Tonga vs Romania Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 09/10/23
Time: 17:45 PM CET
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Tonga and Romania will face off on Sunday, October 8, at 17:45 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. These two teams are part of a group that also includes South Africa, Ireland, and Scotland.
When discussing Romania's prospects in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it's important to note that they secured third place in the Rugby Europe Championship, which is considered the second division compared to the Six Nations. In the semifinals, they suffered a significant defeat, losing 31-7 to the Georgian team, who eventually became champions. As for Tonga, their recent performance in the Pacific Nations Cup 2022 saw them finish in fourth place with zero points, trailing the champions, Samoa, by 14 points. Their recent performances have been subpar, and they need to address various aspects of their game in order to be competitive.
Tonga vs Romania Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
The upcoming Tonga vs. Romania match signifies the conclusion of their journey in the Rugby World Cup 2023. This game features the 15th-ranked team, Tonga, facing off against the 19th-ranked team, Romania. Given the mentioned differences in individual skills and the physical strength they can exhibit, it's expected that the red team will come out on top. Despite this, the Oceanian team will exit this prestigious tournament with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Prediction: Tonga 15-12 Romania. Anticipating a win for Ikale Tahi.
Odds:
Tonga win: 1.005
Draw: 46.00
Romania win: 12.00