World Rugby Pacific Challenge

It was a record score and win for Manuma Samoa in 12 meetings against Tonga A.

Bitner Tafili, Melani Matavao and ET Viliamu each bagged a brace of tries and with Sam Taulapapa Ale, Meyer Vanu, Elisapeta Alofipo, Des Sepulona and Uta Taaititi also crossing, Manuma Samoa matched Fiji Warriors’ 11-try return.

Tonga A’s only points came from Sosaia Savelio’s converted try in the 55th minute.

Manuma Samoa will now face the Fiji Warriors on Monday, 8 May in what appears to be a pivotal match in determining the destiny of the title.

Tonga's dominance in the line-out contributed to their win.

Fiji Times reports Tonga A led 18-7 against Samoa A at half-time.

The opening try by Samoa came from Danny Tusitala which was converted by captain Patrick Faapale. Tonga started off with a penalty from James Faiva and a try from Feofaaki Kaumavae which was unconverted. Minutes later Faiva slotted a penalty to put Tonga ahead 11-7 before a converted try to Topui Sekona for 18-7.