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England v Tonga: First Test

Action from St Helens as hosts England face the might and muscle of Polynesians Tonga in the opening game of the first international series between the nations.

Action from St Helens as hosts England face the might and muscle of Polynesians Tonga in the opening game of the first international series between the nations.

They last met in the 2017 World Cup semi-final, when the Pacific Islanders launched an incredible comeback from 20-0 down with only seven minutes remaining and were only denied victory by a disallowed try in the dying seconds.

Tonga鈥檚 most recent match in England was last year鈥檚 narrow World Cup quarter-final defeat by Samoa, who went on to beat Shaun Wane鈥檚 host nation in the semi-finals. Visiting coach Kristian Woolf is rugby league royalty in Merseyside, having led St Helens to three of their four successive grand final wins and the 2021 Challenge Cup title.

2 hours, 44 minutes

Last on

Sat 28 Oct 2023 11:10

Credit

Role Contributor
Commentator Dave Woods

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Oct 2023 14:05
  • Mon 23 Oct 2023 11:40
  • Mon 23 Oct 2023 14:25
  • Mon 23 Oct 2023 17:10
  • Mon 23 Oct 2023 19:55
  • Sat 28 Oct 2023 11:10

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