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Moses out as Tonga stuns England at World Cup
Australia's halfback Mitchell Moses suffers a high-grade muscle tear in the tournament opener, while Tonga defeats England 30-12 in Perth to put the English on the brink of elimination.
In brief
Australia's halfback Mitchell Moses suffers a high-grade muscle tear in the tournament opener, while Tonga defeats England 30-12 in Perth to put the English on the brink of elimination. Mitchell Moses' World Cup ended after a high-grade muscle tear in Australia's opening win over New Zealand, while Tonga's 30-12…
Moses injured in World Cup opener
Mitchell Moses suffered a lower leg injury during Australia's 24-22 win over New Zealand in the tournament opener on Thursday night in Sydney.
Scans reveal high-grade muscle tear
Scans following the match revealed Moses had suffered an unspecified high-grade muscle tear, meaning his World Cup campaign is over. Initially believed to be a calf issue or hairline fracture, the injury ends his tournament.
Blow to Kangaroos' title defence
The injury is a blow to the Kangaroos, who are already missing Nathan Cleary with a serious leg injury.
Tonga defeats England in Perth
Tonga produced a defensive masterclass in its four-tries-to-two victory over England in Perth, winning 30-12.
England on the brink of elimination
World number three England have been left on the brink of elimination, even if it wins its remaining two games against France and Papua New Guinea.
Tonga's statement win
The win was a powerful statement from Tonga, whose only previous taste of international success against England came in 2019 when they beat Great Britain.
Papua New Guinea's strong start
Papua New Guinea's men's side earned a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon in Port Moresby, with veteran Rhyse Martin scoring a try and going perfect from seven conversions.
England's women dominate Wales
England ended the day's women's action in comprehensive fashion against Wales, with Connie Boyd and Anna Davies both scoring hat-tricks in the 70-6 rout in Perth.
In short
Mitchell Moses' World Cup ended after a high-grade muscle tear in Australia's opening win over New Zealand, while Tonga's 30-12 victory over England in Perth leaves the English needing massive wins to reach the semi-finals.
