Tonga are still alive in the World Cup and through to the semi-finals, along with Fiji after their massive upset win over New Zealand.
Tonga only just survived a huge scare against Lebanon in Christchurch, eventually downing the Cedars 24-22 in an extremely close contest that was influenced by a debatable video refereeing decision. Lebanon had a try chalked off in the second half and so the Pacific country are through to tackle either Papua New Guinea or England.
Fiji edged New Zealand 4-2 in the first try-less World Cup match in history. Wellington was treated to a tense and titanic battle where attacking chances were rare. The Bati held their nerve, defended brilliantly and managed to eliminate the 2008 world champions from the tournament.
This World Cup has been fantastic for the likes of Tonga and Fiji are now both are through to the final four. The tournament has been disastrous for the Kiwis and surely the tenure of coach David Kidwell has to be under question.
New Zealand halfback Shaun Johnson offered no excuses.
"I'm absolutely gutted...lost for words bro. I want to apologise to everyone who has followed us. We were poor."
Fiji captain Kevin Naiqama cut an emotional figure after the win.
“I am so lost for words...I just have to thank God in this moment. We couldn't have done it without of him. He's been forefront of this camp...I am just going to keep proclaiming the name, 'Jesus'.”
Fiji are through to their third World Cup semi-final in a row. They will come up against Australia, as they did in the 2008 and 2013 tournaments, in Brisbane.
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf said his team was drained after emotional victories against New Zealand and Samoa.
“It always going to be a hard game to get up for, no matter who we played," he said.
“It almost feels like a losing dressing shed Our blokes all realise we were well of the mark."
Tonga’s dream run continues as they move on to the semi-final stage in Auckland.
"I don't know what Mt Smart Stadium holds, but it must be 25 to 30,000,” Woolf said.
“I reckon there's going to be 25 to 30,000 Tongans there, and that's going to feed some energy into the boys."
Farah said Lebanon's belief coming into the game was “massive".
"We really gave ourselves a crack, even though no-one else did,” he said.
"It was like they only had to show up. Tonga were talking about winning the World Cup and playing England next week in the semi-final. We knew after the high against New Zealand last week that they were there for the taking.
“It was a game that was there to be won and I'm gutted. We just could not get that try to get us in front. I'm just so proud of the effort of all the boys."
On the disallowed try Farah said: “Everyone else can form their opinion on it. [But] they are playing the soft game if that's obstruction. That's all I'll say ... it's an easy option.”
