Tonga vs Wales Tips & Preview - Tonga to fail to cover in Rugby League World Cup

Gary Emmerson

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2022

Gary Emmerson 24 Oct 2022

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Tonga vs Wales tips for Monday's Rugby League World Cup match
The game is being played at Totally Wicked Stadium (19:30 BST)
Wales have lost their last 3 matches
Can Tonga cover a -44.5 handicap line?
Match preview, predictions and latest team news

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Tonga may struggle to cover the handicap (Getty Images)

Tonga vs Papua New Guinea Predictions

Tonga got their Rugby League World Cup campaign off to a hard fought winning start against Papua New Guinea last week. This should be easier and Tonga are backed to go 2-0 in Group D.

Tonga vs Papua New Guinea Predictions
Tonga Form
Tonga Squad & Team News
Wales Form
Wales Squad & Team News
Tonga vs Wales FAQs

However, the handicap has been set at -44.5 and I'm not sure Wales are that much of a pushover. Tonga will be hard-pressed to cover that.

Tonga reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup.
Tonga have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Tonga have failed to cover a -24.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Wales have lost their last 3 matches.
Wales have covered a +44.5 handicap in their last 7 matches.

Tonga Form

Tonga got their Group D campaign off to a winning start last week as they defeated Papua New Guinea 24-18 in their tournament opener.

The Tongans weren't at their best in that game and needed a 78th minute try from Keaon Koloamatangi to put the game to bed.

Tonga warmed up for the World Cup with a comprehensive 48-12 victory over France.

Kristian Woolf’s side lost their only other game played in 2022 when going down to New Zealand 26-6 in a friendly match in June.

Tonga Squad & Team News

Jason Taumalolo remains ruled out until at least the end of the group stages.

Squad: 20 Toluta’u Koula 2 Daniel Tupou 23 Konrad Hurrell 4 Will Penisini 5 Sione Katoa 6 Talatau Amone 7 Tui Lolohea 8 Addin Fonua-Blake 12 Keaon Koloamatangi 16 Tevita Tatola 11 Felise Kaufusi 15 Haumole Olakau'atu 10 Sio Siua Taukeiaho. Interchange: 14 Soni Luke 17 Moeaki Fotuaika 18 David Fifita 3 Siosifa Talakai 18 Ben Murdoch-Masila.

Wales Form

Wales put up a spirited effort in their opening game in Group D last week, going down 18-12 a far more credentialed Cook Islands side.

It was a third straight loss for Wales, who went down 34-10 to France in June and 38-22 to Lebanon earlier this month in a warm-up match.

Wales Squad & Team News

Squad: 1 Caleb Aekins 2 Rhys Williams 6 Elliot Kear 23 James Olds 5 Dalton Grant 14 Ollie Olds 7 Josh Ralph 8 Anthony Walker 9 Matty Fozard 10 Dan Fleming 17 Bailey Antrobus 12 Chester Butler 24 Gavin Bennion. Interchange: 21 Tom Hopkins 15 Curtis Davies 16 Joe Burke 22 Kyle Evans 18 Connor Davies.

Tonga vs Wales FAQs

Where can I watch the Tonga vs Wales live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the Tonga vs Wales live stream.

What time does Tonga vs Wales start?

The game starts at 19:30 BST on Monday, October 24.

Verdict

Tonga v Wales

Tonga should make it two wins from two and move closer to topping the group. However, the -44.5 line might be beyond them with Wales backed to keep this relatively competitive.

Wales +44.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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