Scotland will look to bounce again from back-to-back defeats and finish their November marketing campaign on a excessive when Tonga go to Murrayfield this Sunday.
In consecutive matches, Scotland have succumbed to second half comebacks as New Zealand and Argentina got here away with victories over Gregor Townsend’s males during the last fortnight.
Final weekend’s Argentina defeat was a selected low level, the Pumas overturning a 21-0 deficit to upset Scotland on their very own patch.
Tonga ought to current a chance to finish this worldwide window on a excessive. They have not performed since Sept. 20 when beating Canada within the Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff.
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For Tonga, it is a uncommon alternative to have a crack at a tier one aspect. For Scotland, nicely, they simply want a win.
Right here is all it’s good to know forward of the match.
When is Scotland vs. Tonga?
The match will kick off at 1.40pm on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
The place will the sport be broadcast?
Scotland vs Tonga can be televised on TNT Sports activities and Discovery+ within the UK. The match can even be broadcasted on BBC Radio Scotland.
When was the final time Tonga beat Scotland?
The 2 sides have met six instances, Scotland profitable 5 of these.
Tonga’s sole victory got here in 2012 through the November window. Then, an underneath strain Scottish aspect succumbed to a 15-21 defeat.
That win marked three consecutive defeats for Scotland in a November window. Can Tonga power historical past to repeat itself?
Group information:
Scotland and Tonga’s staff information can be displayed as soon as introduced.
