What's happened
Tonga's players are motivated by the desire to uplift their country after a devastating tsunami.
Why it matters
The match holds significance as it highlights the power of sport to uplift and unite a nation in the face of adversity.
What the papers say
The Times emphasizes the players' motivation to uplift their country after the tsunami, while The Independent focuses on Johnny Sexton's record-breaking performance for Ireland.
How we got here
The Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and Scotland is set to take place, with Tonga's players aiming to provide a psychological lift to their country following a devastating tsunami.
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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel.
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Tonga, officially named the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian sovereign state and archipelago comprising 169 islands, of which 36 are inhabited.
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Jonathan Sexton is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Leinster Rugby and Ireland, and also captains both teams.
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Sione Vailanu is a Tongan No.8 rugby union player who plays for English Premiership side Worcester Warriors. He previously played for Wasps and Saracens after being a sevens player in Japan.