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Wales beats Tonga 24-6 in one-off rugby test in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Winger Alex Cuthbert scored a try after having two disallowed Friday to help under-strength Wales to a 24-6 win over Tonga in a one-off rugby test at Eden Park.

Cuthbert crossed the line in the third and sixth minutes but was called back on both occasions, picking up a shoulder injury in the second which eventually caused him to be replaced at halftime.

But he was finally rewarded for his sharp play on the right wing with a try in the 19th minute after being put into space by Wales’ New Zealand-born fullback Gareth Anscombe.