The Tonga vs Papua New Guinea Rugby World Cup match will be held on October 18, 7:30 PM (International Time) and October 19, 12:00 AM (Indian Time).
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Tonga will take on Papua New Guinea in the Rugby World Cup on October 18 at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens. Tonga and Papua New Guinea start Group D of the Rugby League World Cup men’s tournament in St Helens on Tuesday night. Tonga co-captain Jason Taumarollo told Love Rugby League: This is Tonga’s third appearance in the World Cup. Hopefully, I can add another one or two to my pocket. Tonga enters the duel in St Helens as Planet Sport Bet’s absolute favorite. Kristian Woolf’s team is priced at 1/33, but a PNG player can win a Group D clash with his 12/1. You’d expect the bookmakers to be right about the book. Tonga has enjoyed a rise on the international stage in recent years, with a successful boss named Wolf at the helm of the group. But as the opening rounds so far have shown, anything can happen! Papua New Guinea is the only country in the world whose national sport is rugby league. No lack of passion on the biggest stage of the sport.
Captain Reece Martin represents the legacy of his late father, who passed away earlier this year, with a back row player ensuring productive shots on goal. He set a new national record for his 38th shooting success with Leeds his Rhinos this season. Surprise his package in the last World Cup, they reached the semi-finals, losing to England by just two points. This time Tonga is in the spotlight. Jason Taumarollo famously turned down the New Zealand squad in 2017, but Tonga’s Talisman his skipper will miss his first two pool games due to suspension.
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Tonga: Tupou, Talakai, Penisini, Katoa, Amone, Lolohea, Fonua-Blake, Taukeiaho, Kaufusi, Koloamatangi, Luke, Olakau’atu, Tatola, Fotuaika, Fifita
Papua New Guinea: Macdonald, Olam, Coates, Laybutt, Lam, Albert, Ipape, Namo, Putt, Martin, Alick, Russell, Yei, Waine, Appo
The Tonga vs Papua New Guinea Rugby World Cup match will be held on October 18, 7:30 PM (International Time) and October 19, 12:00 AM (Indian Time). Fans can live stream the match on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport.
| Country | Time | Channel |
| France | October 18, 8:30 PM | beIN Sports |
| Australia | October 19, 4:30 AM | Fox League |
| Denmark | October 18, 8:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Finland | October 18, 9:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Netherlands | October 18, 8:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Norway | October 18, 8:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Poland | October 18, 8:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Sweden | October 18, 8:30 PM | Viaplay |
| Tonga | October 19, 7:30 AM | – |
| Papua New Guinea | October 19, 4:30 AM | – |
