Rugby

Canada finishes Strong in Final round with victory over Tonga

June 7, 2025 4:23 pm

Canada ended their Oceania U20 Rugby Challenge campaign on a high, defeating Tonga 50–27 in a thrilling final round match full of attacking rugby and powerful forward play.

The North Americans crossed the try line eight times, with Daniel Lucic bagging a double to lead the charge.

Other try scorers included Angus Dewar, Morgan Di Nardo, Coen Quinn, Kohl Kletke, Josh Du Toit, and a penalty try that underlined Canada’s dominance at the set-piece.

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Tonga, despite trailing for most of the match, showed their trademark resilience and flair, scoring five tries through Sinaipa Langi, who grabbed a brace, Sione Valevale, Siua Vaitai, and Tiseni Afu.

Canada’s speed on the outside channels and accuracy in execution proved decisive, as they absorbed Tonga’s physical challenges and converted pressure into points.

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