Tonga replaces 2 players in its squad at the Rugby World Cup

Tonga has brought two injury replacements into its Rugby World Cup squad with prop Feao Fotuaika and flyhalf Otumaka Mausia out the tournament.

PARIS — Tonga brought two injury replacements into its Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday, with prop Feao Fotuaika and flyhalf Otumaka Mausia out the tournament.

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu named Siate Tokolahi and Patrick Pellegrini as replacements. Tokolahi will be one of six props in the Tongan squad. Pellegrini will back up first-choice No. 10 William Havili, whose older brother David is in the New Zealand squad.Tonga faces Scotland next on Sunday in Nice and also will play defending champion South Africa and Romania in Pool B.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.

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