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Tonga A thrashed by Samoa A [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, March 14, 2016 - 18:21.  Updated on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 15:12.

Tonga A was thrashed 50-0 by Samoa A -Tonga A's second loss during the 2016 World Rugby Pacific Challenge in Suva, on Saturday 12 March. 

Tonga A was first beaten by Junior Japan 26-8 in the opening game on Tuesday, 8 March.
 
‘Isi Fatani, Tonga A coach, told the Fiji Times that it was a disappointing performance but he was alright with it. He said they have a lot of new U21 players.

"This is the first time for most to play in a tournament like this...but in the long run we will maintain them and give these young boys exposure for next year. In two, years time they will get better."

Winless Tonga will play its final game against the Fiji Warriors on Thursday, 17 March, the third round of the tournament.

 Fiji remains unbeaten after beating both Samoa A 34-6 and Junior Japan 44-14, in the first and second round.

Samoa A will meet Junior Japan to decide the team to meet the strong Fijians in the finals on Monday, 21 March.

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