Pool C - USA v Tonga
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USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group C
HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Siale Piutau and Sione Kalamafoni of Tonga are carried off the pitch following victory in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group C game between USA and Tonga at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Final flourish – Tonga players gather round Telusa Veainu to offer congratulations to him for scoring their side's fourth try near the end of the match. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
It's that winning feeling – Tonga players celebrate after Siale Piutau kicks a conversion to seal the team's victory over USA. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Outnumbered – USA's Nick Civetta is chased by a pack of Tonga players as he made a last-ditch bid to reach the try-line. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Star man – Tonga's Siale Piutau dives over the line to score his side's third try and extend their lead over USA. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
What a feeling – Tonga's Siale Piutau throws his arms into the air in celebration after scoring his side's third try. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Line in sight – Tonga's Malietoa Hingano breaks away from Paul Lasike of USA to go on and score his team's second try. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Hero worship – referee Nigel Owens signals for Tonga's second try by Malietoa Hingano and sparks joyous scenes among the players. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Celebration – Tonga players congratulate Siegfried Fisiihoi after scoring his side's opening try in the match with USA. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Urban spacemen – USA fans in orange suits revel in the atmosphere in the stands as their team battle to try to beat Tonga. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Out of sight – Siegfried Fisiihoi of Tonga is obscured under a pile of players manages to ground the ball for his side's first-half try. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Use it – referee Nigel Owens talks to Tonga's Sonatane Takulua as he takes possession of the ball. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Fall guy – USA's Joe Taufete'e keeps a firm grip on the ball as he is pulled to the ground by Tonga opponent Zane Kapeli's tackle. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Got you – USA's Bryce Campbell reaches out to grab Siale Piutau to deny the Tonga player the chance to break upfield. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Making the break – Tonga's Paula Ngauamo barges his way past two USA players who are desperate to try to stop him running clear. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Closing in – USA's defence target Tonga's Paula Ngauamo as he runs off with the ball in the Pool C match at at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Who wants it? Tonga's Maama Vaipulu looks for a team-mate to whom he can offload the ball as he is tackled by USA's defence. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Taking up the running – Tonga's Viliami Lolohea takes possession of the ball and begins to sprint away from USA's defence. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Getting to grips with the opposition – a USA player pulls Maama Vaipulu's shirt as the Tongan player tries to run clear. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Hanging on to his shirttails – Bryce Campbell of USA grabs Sonatane Takulua's shirt in a bid to stop the Tonga players. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Hair we go – Leva Fifita of Tonga tries to break away but is prevented from doing so by timely tackles from Titi Lamositele and Greg Peterson. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
The Tonga team perform the sipi tau as the USA players stand with their arms locked before kick-off in their Pool C match. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
Ear we go – a little child is given ear guards to protect her from the noise of the crowd attending the match between USA and Tonga. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
The jerseys worn by Tonga players are hung in the dressing awaiting the arrival of the players for the match against USA. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
The jerseys worn by USA players are hung in the dressing room prior to the Pool C game against Tonga at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool C
USA supporters dressed in eagle outfits enjoy the pre-match entertainment on their way to the match against Tonga at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)