Defence proves key as Hong Kong hang on to beat Portugal
Jamie Robinson try breaks deadlock for 13-6 triumph in Cup of Nations test match
Hong Kong ground out a gutsy 13-6 win over Portugal, thanks to a second-half try from replacement winger Jamie Robinson, to remain unbeaten in the Cup of Nations on Tuesday night.
Russia also kept their undefeated record intact, demolishing Zimbabwe 50-5 to state their case as the team to beat in the tournament.
I was really pleased with the way we held out in the second half, particularly late, to come away with the win
Hong Kong looked the more dangerous side in the early going, neutralising Portugal's scrum playing the smarter rugby to retain possession for large periods.
Portugal took the early lead with a penalty from fullback Duarte Marques. Hong Kong fly-half Ben Rimene kicked a penalty in the 20th minute and added another in the 30th minute to give Hong Kong a 6-3 half-time lead.
Portugal brought on their big guns in the forwards for the second half and the hosts took some time to adjust to the physical test with massive prop Mike Tadjer causing havoc.
