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Canada loses to Tonga in World Rugby U20 Trophy as comeback falls just short
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – Tonga held on to edge Canada 26-25 in the opening game of the World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament Tuesday.
The Pacific islanders led 21-10 at the half and withstood a Canadian comeback at Estadio Martins Pereira. Trailing 26-15 with 14 minutes late, the Canadian scored two late tries but missed both conversions and fell just short.
The eight-team World Rugby U20 Trophy is a second-tier youth championship. The tournament winner earns promotion to the 12-team World Rugby U20 Championship won by France last month.
Nick Carson, Reid Davis, Will Mathews and Michael McCarthy scored tries for Canada. Captain Will Percillier added a penalty and a conversion.
Canada faces Portugal on Saturday.
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