Fauth try sets up Canada's victory over Tonga

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CANADA 24 TONGA 7


WOLLONGONG - Canada winger Sean Fauth scored a fine try to help Canada beat Tonga 24-7 in a hard-fought World Cup pool D match tonight.

The Canadians led 9-7 at halftime through three penalties by first five-eighths Bob Ross and Fauth's try soon after the interval gave them a decisive lead.

Ross landed another penalty and replacement Aaron Abrams sealed an emphatic victory with a late try following a powerful forward drive.

Tonga captain Inoke Afeaki crashed over for the only try of the first half but his team failed to take advantage of greater possession, committing a series of handling errors as they slumped to their fourth straight defeat of the tournament.

Canada finished fourth in the group, behind New Zealand, Wales and Italy.

Scorers:

Tonga - Try: Inoke Afeaki; Conversion: Pierre Hola

Canada - Tries: Sean Fauth, Aaron Abrams; Conversion: Bob Ross; Penalties: Ross (4)

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