Nonu celebrates with try in 100th test as NZ down Tonga


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 10 Oct 2015

Rugby Union - New Zealand v Tonga - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool C - St James' Park, Newcastle, England - 9/10/15 New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu scores their seventh try Reuters / Russell Cheyne Livepic

NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - Holders New Zealand rampaged past Tonga with a 47-9 victory, sealed by a try from Ma'a Nonu on his 100th test appearance, to secure top spot in Pool C of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Leading 14-3 at the break after two converted tries, the All Blacks ran riot in the second half to add five more as they relentlessly wore down their opponents.

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