FULL TIME! 59-16. For the most part it was a gallant effort by Tonga but Ireland were far too good in the end. Comfortable victory for the Irish who next face South Africa.

CONVERSION! BYRNE! 59-16. Byrne slots it from the angle and the final whistle sounds.

TRY! IRELAND! HERRING! 57-16. That is try number eight as Tonga lose their lineout and Herring pounces.

Ireland have a lineout on Tonga's 5m line with just over 90 seconds to play.

The crowd are getting into celebration mode now. The Irish are in full song, wanting another score before the end.

Tonga moving the ball around a bit more but getting very little joy against a solid Irish defence.

CONVERSION! BYRNE! 52-16. Byrne with another two points from under the sticks.

TRY! IRELAND! AKI! 50-16. Ireland keep it close but Tonga's defence holds out. Aki however runs another good line to dot down under the posts.

Ireland with a chance to reach 50 here. Lineout inside the Tonga 22.

CONVERSION! BYRNE! 45-16. Another easy kick to add the extras. Points difference could be crucial in this group and Ireland are doing the business at this point.

TRY! IRELAND! AKI! 43-16. Aki runs a brilliant line off Byrne. There is no stopping him at that speed.

Tonga starting to give away scrum penalties now. Clearly tiring as we enter the final 20 minutes.

CONVERSION! BYRNE! 28-16. Byrne adds the two extras with Sexton having being replaced.

TRY! IRELAND! LOWE! 36-16. This time there is no question as Lowe drives over. That should be the match if it wasn't already done.

Crucial penalty win by Tonga on their own line. They have done really well in that department.

Oh no, Fifita breaks away from a lineout, he has clear grass in front of him and support. But the ball slips out of his hands. Just too many errors for Tonga, that could have brought the game back to life.

Ireland changed their mind and rather go for the tap. Herring goes low and is over to score. But the TMO has called it a double movement, big let off for Tonga.

Ireland opt for a scrum on Tonga's 5m line after the Tongans stray offside yet again.

Tonga back to conceding penalties that hand Ireland field position. Ireland on attack, a try here should seal the game.

Havili makes two horror errors. He first fails to find touch with a penalty, then kicks directly into touch which gives Ireland a massive territory gain.

PENALTY! TONGA! HAVILI! 31-16. Tonga surprisingly opt for the three points but it is slotted. 15 point difference now.

KICK OFF! 31-13. Ireland get the second half underway. They have already gotten their bonus point try so they will just want to manage this second half.

HALF TIME! 31-13. Ireland have the 18-point lead at the break. Tonga held out for the first 25 minutes but they conceded far too many penalties which allowed Ireland to score four tries. It isn't quite over but Tonga will have to produce a miracle in the second half to get back into it.

CONVERSION! HAVILI! 31-13. Simple kick for the Tonga 10.

TRY! TONGA! V.FIFITA! 31-11. Fifita eventually goes over for Tonga to give them their first try.

Another penalty to Tonga. We are six minutes into the red already.

O’Mahony is sent to the bin. Tonga putting some pressure on here at the end of the half.

Tonga have a penalty but three's won't help them now. Havili finds touch five meters out. Can they score just before the break?

CONVERSION! SEXTON! 31-6. Sexton slots his own try to add the extras.

TRY! IRELAND! SEXTON! 29-6. Some great play around the fringes and the line break is on. Sexton has an easy run-in under the posts.

Ireland are over again but some brilliant work by Havili and it is held up.

Ireland win a penalty now from a counter ruck. The ball was there for Tonga to play but they took far too long. They are their own worst enemy.

Tonga have been good for most of this half but their defence was always going to break being forced to make so many tackles. Their discipline has really cost them in this half.

CONVERSION! SEXTON! 24-6. Slotted on the angle from Sexton. Ireland pulling away now.

TRY! IRELAND! HANSEN! 22-6. The flood gates are opening here. Some very neat passing creates space for Hansen who finishes superbly.

Tonga are making far too many errors and allowing Ireland to gain territory here. They need to fix their discipline.

COVERSION! SEXTON! 17-6. Sexton converts the try.

TRY! IRELAND! DORIS! 15-6. Too many errors from Tonga and Ireland make them pay via a maul.

PENALTY! TONGA! HAVILI! 10-6. Another magnificent kick from Havili. That is such a tough kick but he nails it to keep Tonga within a try.

CONVERSION! SEXTON! 10-3. Sexton slots the conversion with ease.

TRY! IRELAND! BEIRNE! 8-3. Ireland do go over this time after a strong carry from Beirne.

So many handling errors tonight. Ireland concede possession on Tonga's line which gives the Tongans an opportunity to clear via a scrum.

Porter slides over for Ireland's first try after Tonga make a mess of a high ball. However, the TMO picked up a knock-on from Hansen and its a relief for Tonga. Still Ireland's scrum as the first knock came from Tonga.

PENALTY! TONGA! HAVILI! 3-3. Havili strikes that superbly as it sails between the uprights. We are level once agian.

Tonga going to have a go at goal. It is about 50 meters out on the angle.

Tonga holding on with some great defence. Ireland's maul having little impact at the moment.

Both teams have started this game with plenty of errors. Ireland have the edge but not by much.

Brilliant 50/22 by Ireland but Tonga win a penalty from the resultant lineout.

Another penalty against Tonga, their discipline has been horrid in the opening nine minutes. Sexton finds touch deep inside Tonga's 22.

PENALTY! IRELAND! SEXTON! 3-0. Simple kick for Sexton to give Ireland the lead.

Another penalty to Ireland. Sexton will have a shot at goal from right in front on the 22.

Tonga concede a turnover penalty on Ireland's 10m line. Sexton puts the ball out just outside Tonga's 22. Good attacking opportunity.

Ireland win the penalty from kick off, set the lineout up on halfway. Tonga however turn the ball over and can counter. Unfortunately there is a forward pass so we come back to halfway for a scrum.

KICK OFF! 0-0. Tonga get proceedings underway.

Anthems are done, Tonga are ready to perform their haka before we kick off.

Kick off is at 21:00 SAST. Join us then for all the live action.

Tonga: 15 Salesi Piutau, 14 Afusipa Taumoepeau, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Pita Ahki, 11 Solomone Kata, 10 William Havili, 9 Augustine Pulu, 8 Vaea Fifita, 7 Sione Talitui, 6 Tanginoa Halaifonua, 5 Halaleva Fifita, 4 Sam Lousi, 3 Ben Tameifuna (captain), 2 Paula Ngauamo, 1 Siegfried Fisi’ihoi. Replacements: 16 Sam Moli, 17 Tau Koloamatangi, 18 Sosefo Apikotoa, 19 Semisi Paea, 20 Solomone Funaki, 21 Sione Vailanu, 22 Sonatane Takulua, 23 Fine Inisi.

Ireland: 15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Mack Hansen, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 James Lowe, 10 Johnny Sexton (captain), 9 Conor Murray, 8 Caelan Doris, 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Ronan Kelleher, 1 Andrew Porter. Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 David Kilcoyne, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Iain Henderson, 20 Ryan Baird, 21 Craig Casey, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Robbie Henshaw.

On the other side, Ireland hammered Romania 82-8 in their opening match. This shouldn't be as one-sided although Ireland have once again chosen a full strength outfit.

This is Tonga's first game of the World Cup after they enjoyed the opening weekend on the beach. They will be well up for this against the world No. 1 side.

Hello and welcome to the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between Ireland and Tonga at the Stade de la Beaujoire.