TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.

South Africa ran a seven-try riot as they are on the verge of reaching the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup following a 49-18 victory over Tonga in Marseille. Here are the highlights from the encounter.

South Africa are on the verge of confirming their quarter-final berth as they defeated Tonga 49-18 in their Pool B Rugby World Cup encounter in Marseille on Sunday.

Tonga number eight Vaea Fifita will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup games against South Africa and Romania following a four-game suspension.

Scotland have kept their hope of making it to the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup alive as they defeated Pool B rivals Tonga with a 45-17 margin. Here are the highlights from the encounter.

Scotland have kept hopes of quarter-final alive as they secured a 45-17 bonus point victory over Tonga in their Pool B clash of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de Nice on Sunday.

Ireland maintained their winning start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing 59-16 win over Tonga in their Pool B clash at Stade de la Beaujoire. Watch the highlights from the game.

Ireland made a statement of intent as they thrashed Tonga 59-16 to maintain their winning streak in the Pool B clash of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting line up for the World Cup game against Tonga to be played on Saturday.

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.

Tonga have selected former Wallabies lock Adam Coleman for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up games in July.

Tonga have qualified to the 2023 Rugby World Cup following a 44-22 win over Hong Kong in the final of the Asia Pacific qualifying tournament.

Former Wallabies outside back Israel Folau is set to make a comeback to international rugby after being named in Tonga squad for the Pacific Nations Cup in July.

Former Wallabies star Israel Folau could be lining up against Australia as he is to represent Tonga in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Following England’s 69-3 win over Tonga last Saturday, England head coach Eddie Jones spoke about Courtney Lawes, George Furbank, Emma Raducanu and playing Australia next weekend at Twickenham.

Scoring two tries on his England return against Tonga, Jamie George opened up on his callup to the England team, getting feedback from his Saracens coaches and thoughts ahead of Australia next weekend.

After scoring two tries at Twickenham in England’s 69-3 win over Tonga, Jonny May talks about the leadup to the game and some thoughts about the upcoming clash with Australia next weekend.

England skipper Owen Farrell has tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of their Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed the matchday squad for the Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones has released seven players including Sam Simmonds reducing the squad strength to 28 members ahead of the Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga.