Georgia’s rugby team secured a commanding 22-7 victory over Tonga this morning at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, with three tries, two conversions, and a penalty. Tonga managed a single try and conversion in response.
This marks Tonga’s ninth loss out of ten games during their European tour, intensifying pressure on coach Tevita Tu’ifua.
Tonga’s only victory in recent matches was against Canada in September during the Pacific Nations Cup playoff for fifth place.
Fans have voiced frustration online, calling for reforms in the Tonga Rugby Union. Criticisms have focused on management, coaching strategies, and player selection processes.
Tonga’s ranking has now slipped to 19th, below Portugal.
With World Cup qualifiers ahead, the ‘Ikale Tahi face mounting challenges to revive their performance on the global stage.
