PACIFIC CUP NATIONS

Fiji dampened the hype surrounding Tonga’s new all-star cast as they blew away their Pacific Island rivals 36-0.
Much was expected of the new-look Tongan outfit, which included former Wallaby star Israel Folau and ex-All Blacks duo Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau, all of whom had become available for the ‘Ikale Tahi under World Rugby’s new eligibility laws.
They could help contain the well-oiled Fijians though as the hosts – who had an ex-All Black of their own in the form of debutant midfielder Seta Tamanivalu – kept the visitors scoreless all while running in five ...