Hansen expecting open game against Tonga

Wales coach Steve Hansen wants his team to keep control of their own destiny by defeating World Cup opponents Tonga in Canberra on Sunday.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003 - 07:36

Wales coach Steve Hansen wants his team to keep control of their own destiny by defeating World Cup opponents Tonga in Canberra on Sunday.

After an encouraging 41-10 victory over Canada last weekend, Wales will be two thirds of the way towards a quarter-final place if they beat Tonga.

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CourtsRugbyRWC2019Place: CanberraPlace: LlanelliPerson: HansenPerson: Steve HansenPerson: Iestyn HarrisPerson: Mark TaylorPerson: Harris’Person: Rhys WilliamsPerson: Kevin MorganPerson: Tom ShanklinPerson: Gareth ThomasPerson: Stephen JonesPerson: Ceri SweeneyPerson: Iestyn ThomasPerson: Mefin DaviesPerson: Robert SidoliPerson: Alix PophamPerson: Chris WyattPerson: Michael OwenPerson: R WilliamsPerson: M JonesPerson: M TaylorPerson: S ParkerPerson: T ShanklinPerson: S JonesPerson: G CooperPerson: I ThomasPerson: M DaviesPerson: G JenkinsPerson: G LlewellynPerson: R SidoliPerson: D JonesPerson: C CharvisPerson: A PophamPerson: H BennettPerson: A JonesPerson: C WyattPerson: M WilliamsPerson: D PeelPerson: I HarrisPerson: G EvansEvent: World CupEvent: WorldOrganisation: TongaOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: CanadaOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: Wales’Organisation: ItalyOrganisation: South Sea Islanders
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