'Outstanding' Tonga puts England on the brink of World Cup elimination
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says his team's depth and quality mean the Mate Ma'a can go on with it after their big win over England at the Rugby League World Cup.
Tonga's Rugby League World Cup victory over England, 30-12, has placed the Pacific islanders on the precipice of elimination from the tournament. Coach Kristian Woolf commended the team's defense, highlighting its defensive prowess and growing depth. This win, at Perth's sellout crowd of 18,302, brought Tonga closer to the semifinals for the first time.
England, however, now faces the prospect of being the first team since 2000 to miss out on the semifinals at a World Cup. With their eyes set on the remaining matches against France and Papua New Guinea, England will need to secure victories to remain in contention, despite the formidable odds.
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