Big victories for England, Ireland

Posted: 4:04 am, September 23, 2019 by admin

SAPPORO, September 22

Two tries by centre Manu Tuilagi helped England to a scrappy 35-3 bonus-point victory over a tough and resilient Tonga in their World Cup Pool C opener at the Sapporo Dome today. Mindful the three-time world champions New Zealand had demolished Tonga 92-7 two weeks ago, Eddie Jones’s side were keen to flex their muscles and send a message that they could match the tournament favourites with a similar performance.

In Yokohama, Ireland put aside their stuttering 2019 form with an emphatic 27-3 victory over their main Pool A rivals Scotland to open their World Cup campaign in convincing style. Forwards James Ryan, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong all smashed over in the first 25 minutes.

In Osaka, Italy scored three tries within the space of 10 minutes either side of halftime to give themselves some breathing room against a stubborn Namibia before recording a 47-22 win in their Pool B opener.

Big victories for England, Ireland

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