Tonga’s National Rugby team’s win over USA Rugby Men's Eagles 18-9 on June 15 in Carson City puts ‘Ikale Tahi on second place in all five-team Pacific Nation Cup.
Canada’s team are in the lead as they still undefeated but Otai told Kaniva News the ‘Ikale Tahi’s performance so far was excellent especially its match against US Men’s Eagles .
“We knew they would hit us with everything they could in the first half but the boys responded as planned,” adding that they look forward to wining the PNC tournament 2013 despite loss 27-37 to Canada.
Otai thanked all the supports given to the team by Tongans in US and still ask for the same efforts and supports while the team is in Japan to take on Fiji Sunday, June 23 at the Chichibunomiya Memorial, Tokyo.
Ikale Tahi vs US. Tonga scores: 18 (Sione Piukala 2 tries; Viliami Hakalo conversion, penalty, Nili Latu penalty).
United States scores: 9 (Chris Wyles 3 penalties)
