They still need to wait for the final pool match between Ireland and Scotland next weekend to make 100% sure of qualification.
Tonga then enjoyed a good 15 minute period of dominance in the Boks territory, but were unable to convert.minute as on attack in Tonga’s half the ball came off prop Vincent Koch’s shoulder, but bounced kindly for outside centre Canan Moodie to pick it up and sprint away to go over for a converted score.minute a big maul was rumbled over, with hooker Deon Fourie dotting down and Pollard converting for a 21-3 lead.
minute as they attacked from a lineout on Tonga’s 22m, went through the phases and replacement wing Jesse Kriel powered over to score.Pollard slotted his fourth conversion of the night to put them 28-8 up and was then immediately replaced having made a strong return to international rugby, by Manie Libbok.
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