Ireland once again made a strong impression by crushing Tonga 59-16 in Nantes on Saturday September 16, obtaining the offensive bonus point in the first half, a week after sweeping Romania (82-8). The Irish scored eight tries, including two by center Bundee Aki, who was particularly impressive and was voted man of the match. The world number ones in the World Rugby rankings, who could face the French team or New Zealand in the quarter-finals, have ideally prepared for their next two matches against the big teams in the group: South Africa, at the Stade de France on September 23, and Scotland on October 7, also at the Stade de France. The match was also marked by the record of Johnny Sexton who overtook Ronan O’Gara in the number of points scored in the green jersey and who was replaced at half-time.
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