[Source: World Rugby]
Fly-half Kurt Morath has been replaced in Tonga’s World Cup squad after he was injured in Sunday’s 35-3 defeat against England.
Morath remained in a Sapporo hospital on Tuesday awaiting news on whether he needs surgery on his throat, injured when Manu Tuilagi accidentally caught him with his boot in a tackle, above, in the 49th minute.
Tonga management have also confirmed that Nafi Tuitavake – on as a half-time replacement for winger Atieli Pakalani – broke his left arm late in the match as Tonga attacked the England line in search of a try.
Latiume Fosita has been named as the replacement for Morath.
“It is obviously desperately disappointing for Kurt and Nafi,” said assistant coach Pita Alatini. They have worked so hard to be here, but it means there are opportunities for others now.”
Tonga’s next Pool C game is against Argentina in Hanazono on Saturday.
