King delighted with Tongan Rugby World Cup victory

The King of Tonga has joined his countrymen in applauding this morning's South Pacific upset at the Rugby World Cup.Tonga beat their Pacific rivals Samoa 19 - 15 despite being reduced to 13 men at the end of the match.His Majesty King George Tupou V watched the match and was described as being "very happy" with the result ... Mt Albert Tongan Assembly of God Pastor Sione Moala said the game was an upset and he was predicting Samoa would win."I thought Samoa would give them a hiding. But Tonga changed the way they play, the backs gave a different performance" Mr Moala said.He said a lot of Tongans stayed up for the game, despite the 2am kick-off.A senior minister at the Penrose Tongan Assembly of God, Mrs Lenati, said the congregation is very proud of the Tongan team.Mrs Lenati said she was asleep but a lot of people watched the game...Tongan pro-democracy activist Alani Taione said the Tongan team this year has been picked on merits, whereas in the past some players have been picked because of who they are related to....He said there will be some tired Tongans around today but they will have smiles on their faces.