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England 36-20 Tonga:   Defending champions England defeated Tonga 36-20 in their final Pool A match at the Parc des Princes …

England 36-20 Tonga:  Defending champions England defeated Tonga 36-20 in their final Pool A match at the Parc des Princes tonight to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.

Right wing Paul Sackey, who scored twice against Samoa last Saturday, grabbed another two in the first half to give England a 19-10 halftime lead.
   
His first came after a quick penalty punt into the corner by Jonny Wilkinson and the second followed an 80-metre run after he scooped up a loose ball.
   
Centres Mathew Tait and Andy Farrell, who came on as a replacement, ensured a bonus point for the world champions with second-half tries.

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