WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Fiji claimed a place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Saturday when it rallied to beat Tonga 14-10, securing the Pacific Nations Cup title for the second straight year.
Tonga led 10-3 early in the second half but Fiji hit back with a try to lock Leone Nakarawa and two late penalties to flyhalf Ben Volavola to seal its win in a tight match at the Teufaiva Stadium in the Tongan capital Apia.
Fiji now joins Australia, Wales, Georgia and a qualifier from the Americas – either Canada or Uruguay – in Pool D at the World Cup as the Oceania No.