New Zealand Dominates Tonga in Pacific Cup
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini led the team to a 40-14 victory over Tonga in the Pacific Cup, securing a spot in the final against Samoa.
The Kiwis' dominant pack and outstanding performances by Kini and five-eighth Dylan Brown were key to their success.
- Tonga needed to win by 18 points to qualify for the final but were unable to do so.
- Tonga's second-rower Eliesa Katoa suffered a head knock during warm-up and underwent two HIAs during the game.
"My job is not to question doctors,"said Coach Kristian Woolf, regarding Katoa's injury.
Author's summary: Kiwis dominate Tonga 40-14.