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Mon 09 Sep 2007Tongans could make last eight, says MontgomerySouth Africa 30 Tonga 25:South Africa fullback Percy Montgomery admits he will not be surprised if Tonga send England spinning out of the World Cup on Friday. The world champions meet the Tongans in a winner-takes-all qualification decider in Paris, and Montgomery is perfectly placed to judge their relative merits.The Sharks number 15 booted 18 points in the Springboks' 36-0 thrashing of Brian Ashton's men a week and a half ago.