Video / NZ Herald / PhotosportFive teams — even new guys Chile — will have played twice at the Rugby World Cup by the time Tonga makes its bow on Sunday. The New Zealand Rugby World Cup winner who jumped on the eligibility law changes to play for Tonga, his country of birth, said today their late start has enlightened them on how teams have handled the opening weekend. “We are playing against the best team in the world right now,” Fekitoa said. Fekitoa played for Munster last season, helping them win the United Rugby Championship against the Stormers in Cape Town and reach the European Cup last 16. He was part of the All Blacks’ 2015 World Cup-winning side and has been touring Europe since 2017.

Source: The Herald September 12, 2023 23:10 UTC