Tonga vs Cook Islands

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Thread for this Group C clash on Wednesday 6th November

6:30am (EDT)
5:30am (AEST)

Live on 7mate

Tonga vs Cook Islands - 2013 World Cup @ Leigh Sports Village, Leigh


Head to Head

Played - 1
Tonga - 1
Cook Islands - 0


In England

Played - 0
Tonga - 0
Cook Islands - 0


World Cup Matches

Played - 0
Tonga - 0
Cook Islands - 0


Tonga's Record in the World Cup

Played - 9
Won - 3
Drawn - 1
Lost - 5


Tonga's Overall Test Record

Played - 20
Won - 7
Drawn - 1
Lost - 12


Cook Islands Record in the World Cup

Played - 4
Won - 0
Drawn - 1
Lost - 3


Cook Islands Overall Test Record

Played - 12
Won - 4
Drawn - 1
Lost - 6


2013 WORLD CUP STATS


Metres Gained

Tonga - 1,364m (3rd in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 1,092m (10th in the 2013 RLWC)


Tries

Tonga - 5 (Equal 5th in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 4 (Equal 8th in the 2013 RLWC)


Line Breaks

Tonga - 4 (Equal 4th in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 4 (Equal 4th in the 2013 RLWC)


Tackle Breaks

Tonga - 40 (BEST IN THE 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 29 (Equal 4th in the 2013 RLWC)


Tackles

Tonga - 259 (Equal 11th in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 335 (5th in the 2013 RLWC)


Missed Tackles

Tonga - 30 (3rd in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 29 (Equal 4th in the 2013 RLWC)


Errors

Tonga - 12 (Equal 6th in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 10 (Equal 9th in the 2013 RLWC)


40/20's

Tonga - 0 (EQUAL WORST IN THE 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 0 (EQUAL WORST IN THE 2013 RLWC)


Yellow Cards

Tonga - 0 (EQUAL BEST IN THE 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 0 (EQUAL BEST IN THE 2013 RLWC)


Red Cards

Tonga - 0 (EQUAL BEST IN THE 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 0 (EQUAL BEST IN THE 2013 RLWC)


Penalties Recieved

Tonga - 10 (Equal 3rd in the 2013 RLWC)
Cook Islands - 7 (Equal 7th in the 2013 RLWC)


Facts and Figures


* The only time these 2 teams ever met it was a big win to Tonga 56-14


* Tonga are Ranked Number 10 in the RLIF Rankings


* The Cook Islands are Ranked Number 18 in the RLIF Rankings




* 2013 World Cup Stats courtesy of www.rlwc2013.com

* Historical Stats are my own work

* As with my stats in Knights games through out the year the Errors and Missed Tackles Stats are in reversed order, The higher your ranking the worse it is e.g Ireland are ranked 2nd in Errors, This means they make the second highest amount of errors out of the 14 teams competing at the 2013 RLWC
 
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Tonga v Cook Islands preview

By Dominic Brock
NRL.com
6:00am Tue 05th November, 2013



Tonga v Cook Islands

Leigh Sports Village, Leigh

Tuesday 8pm (UK time)
Wednesday 7am (AEDT); 6am (AEST)



The Pacific Islands teams from Groups C and D face off in what is effectively a sudden-death encounter, with both teams looking to bounce back from surprise first-up defeats.

Tonga went into the 2013 World Cup as the highest-rated team outside the 'big three' of Australia, New Zealand and England, but were shocked 26-24 by Scotland in their first match a week ago.

The Tongans dominated the match and were denied several tries by the video referee, but simply couldn't finish the job and went down in a thriller. The defeat was compounded by the impressive form of their Group C rivals Italy, who won their first game and drew with Scotland in their second.

The two European nations now share top spot in the group with three points apiece, meaning Tonga will need to beat the Cook Islands and then Italy in their final match in order to have a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals.

It's a similar situation for the Cooks, who were beaten 32-20 by the United States first up. They'll now need to beat Tonga and Wales – and pray that the USA falls to Scotland – in order to win Group D and go through to the knockout stages.

Tonga have the stronger side on paper here. But we've already seen in this World Cup that strength on paper doesn't necessarily count for much.

Watch Out Cook Islands

The Tongans scored five tries to four against Scotland and would have won the match if not for Samisoni Langi's wayward goal-kicking (he kicked two from five, while Scotland's Danny Brough kicked five from six).

Sika Manu was at his rampaging best in that match, crashing over for two tries and adding a try assist, four tackle-breaks, 30 tackles and 16 carries for 122 metres. Fellow back-rower Jason Taumalolo was also hard to stop with 17 runs for 138 metres, including five tackle busts.

They've got great strike power in the outside backs as well, with NRL stars Konrad Hurrell, Daniel Tupou, Jorge Taufua and Glen Fisiiahi all looking dangerous in attack against Scotland.

If the Tongans get good field position the Cook Islands' defence is going to be hard-pressed to contain them.

Watch Out Tonga

Drury Low was one of the Cook Islands' most dangerous players against the USA, with the occasional Bulldogs No.1 scoring a try, setting up another and making five tackle busts from fullback.

Big men Dylan Napa and Zane Tetavano are also capable of bending the defensive line; both made a dozen hit-ups and passed the 100-metre mark against the Tomahawks and are capable of matching Tonga's enforcers here.

The real edge the Cook Islands have over Tonga is in the halves, where Panthers halfback Isaac John showed off his playmaking nous against the USA.

John had three try assists and made 14 kicks for 403 metres last week, and is sure to target Glen Fisiiahi (if he keeps his spot in the side) after the Tonga fullback made three crucial errors at the back against Scotland.

Where It Will Be Won

Getting the basics right. Both these sides had the talent to win last week but were let down by poor ball control – neither team managed an 80 per cent completion rate in their opening World Cup matches, a feat achieved by both of their less-fancied opponents.

Star-studded Tonga should be strong enough to get the job done but there have already been several upsets at this tournament and if the Cook Islands can control the ball and stay in the contest, anything could happen.

Televised

7mate – Live from 6.30am (NSW); 5.30pm Sunday (Qld).

The Way We See It

The Cook Islands can take plenty out of Scotland's shock win over Tonga last week, which was built on organised play from the halves, desperate goal-line defence, good ball security and a little bit of luck.

They'll need all those ingredients if they are to snatch a win here. But we can't see lightning striking twice for the Tongans, who could run away with the match if they make a fast start. Tonga by 16 points.

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Honestly can't wait for this game gonna be a close contested game.... I think Tonga might just get the Cooks
 
I reckon Tonga will win this one 30-14.

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Glen fishiahi scores a great try 4-0 to Tonga.

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Langi Converts 6-0
 
Very good start by Tonga. They look on tonight.

On paper they are a much better side and I think they will show that in this game. Tonga to win by 26.
 
Try! 4-6 good try by Taripo.

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Coverts 6-6

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The Cook Islands are making easy metres here against Tonga.

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A good hit by Dylan Napa but unfortunate for Sika Manu, he has been the Tongans best player so far this tournament.

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Chris Taripo may have scored a double!
 
10-6 to Cook Islands. Daniel Tupou is overrated. With a man of his size and strength he shouldn't be getting outplayed by a man much smaller and of much less skill.

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Sam Mataora played the ball backwards! :lol:
 
That may be one of the best tries of the tournament so far! 18-10 KTC for Tonga with a try to Konrad Hurrell.

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Missed conversion so it stays 18-10 to Tonga.

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Halftime: Tonga 18 Cook Islands 10

That was a great half of footy! Brilliant work from both sides.
 
Since when couldn't the attacking player be tackled in the air? Tonga harshly done there.

Still it's funny seeing Tupou continually getting owned by a no name.
 
great game , both sides kept you guessing till the end , some amazing skills for so called Minnow teams.

The crowd got their monies worth.

Tonga need the USA to beat Scotland
 
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