Scotland are back in the race to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. After a defeat in their first meeting against South Africa, the Scottish players managed to bounce back in s largely imposing against Tonga.
The meeting, which took place in Nice, was marked by the domination of the Scots. From the first minutes, they put pressure on their opponents and quickly opened the scoring thanks to a try from hooker George Turner.
The Tongans tried to react by scoring two tries, but it was not enough against a well-established Scotland. Gregor Townsend’s men were efficient in attack and scored seven tries in total, notably thanks to the performances of winger Duhan van der Merwe and full-back Blair Kinghorn.
This improved victory allows Scotland to maintain hope for the rest of the competition. To qualify for the quarter-finals, they will still have to perform well against Romania and win their last match against Ireland without giving them the defensive bonus.
However, even if this victory gives hope to the Scottish team, it raises questions about its ability to compete with more upscale teams like Ireland. The Scots will have to improve their game further to hope to go further in the competition.
In conclusion, Scotland’s victory against Tonga puts the team back in the race to qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. However, the team will still have to give their best to hope to achieve an exploit against Ireland and continue their journey in the competition.