Romania vs Tonga Predictions - Romania to secure a home win against Tonga in Nations Cup
Romania are tipped to cover the handicap against Tonga in their upcoming World Rugby Nations Cup clash. Romania have won their last two home fixtures against Tonga and have shown reliable home form, with two wins in their last five matches at home. Tonga, meanwhile, have lost 12 consecutive away games, including a 25-15 defeat to Romania in 2024. This consistent home advantage for Romania and Tonga's ongoing struggles on the road make the handicap market the main recommendation for this fixture.
- Romania are tipped to cover the handicap against Tonga.
- Romania have won their last two home games versus Tonga.
- Tonga have lost 12 consecutive away matches.
Romania have had success against Tonga at home recently (Getty Images)
Romania vs Tonga Predictions
Romania have defeated Tonga at home in recent matchups and have had a decent start to their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign. Tonga are on a lengthy losing streak when playing away from home.
- Romania have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
- Romania have won 2 consecutive home matches against Tonga.
- Tonga have lost 12 consecutive away games.
Head to Head
Romania and Tonga each have three victories apiece in six meetings.
Romania Form
Romania started their World Rugby Nations Cup with a 48-31 loss to Chile and a 36-36 draw with Uruguay before edging Samoa 38-37.
The Stejarii are fourth in the European-African-Asian Pool with nine points from three matches.
Earlier this year, the Romanians contested the 2026 Rugby Europe Championship, losing 30-24 to Germany and beating Belgium 23-6 before losing 44-7 to Portugal during the group stages. They then lost 53-30 to Georgia in the semi-finals and 29-23 to Spain in the third-place play-off match.
Romania tend to play their best rugby on home soil, having won 2 of their last five fixtures in front of their loyal fans, and they have defeated Tonga twice in a row, giving them the edge to come out on top.
Tonga Form
Tonga had the perfect start to their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign, beating Zimbabwe 36-26 before suffering back-to-back defeats to Spain 32-19 and Portugal 32-28.
Ikale Tahi are fourth in the Americas-Pacific Pool with seven points after three rounds.
Before that, the Pacific Islanders faced Scotland towards the end of November last year, losing 53-0.
Tonga will have to improve their away form to have a chance of victory in Romania, as they have lost 12 consecutive fixtures, including a 25-15 defeat against their hosts in 2024.
Team News
Romania
Forwards: Tudor Butnariu, Adrian Țală, Iulian Harțig, Cosmin Manole, Eduard Matei, Alexandru Savin, James Scott, Joji Sikote, Jean-Pierre Smith, Ștefan Iancu, Matthew Tweddle, Logan Weidner, Bogdan Andreică, Iacopo Bianchi, Cristi Boboc, Alexander Dinu, Keanan Murray, Mihai Popescu, Etienne Terblanche
Backs: Alin Conache, Toma Mîrzac, Rares Mîrzac, Ștefan Cojocariu, Daniel Plai, Alexandru Bucur, Mihai Graure, Serge Le Mezec, Fonovai Tangimana, Damian Bonaparte, Tevita Manumua, Ovidiu Neagu, Iliesa Tiqe, Eduard Jumătate, Marius Simionescu
Tonga
Forwards: Sekope Lopeti-Moli, Efi Ma'afu, Siua Maile, Siegfried Fisiʻihoi, Paula Latu, Ben Tameifuna, Toma'akino Taufa, Siate Tokolahi, Adam Coleman, Leva Fifita, Justin Mataele, Veikoso Poloniati, Lotu Inisi, Semisi Paea, Otunuku Pauta, Sam Tuitupou, Sione Vailanu
Backs: Siaosi Nginingini, Manu Paea, Sonatane Takulua, Patrick Pellegrini, Manu Vunipola, Malakai Fekitoa, Ngani Laumape, Fetuli Paea, Fine Inisi, John Tapueluelu, Sione Tui, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Taniela Filimone
Verdict
Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.
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