Kefu announced this week he will end his seven-year stay at the helm after the tournament and while they were not quite at their best, Tonga had too much power and speed as Afusipa Taumoepeau, George Moala, Sione Vailanu, Pita Ahki and Kyren Taumoefolau also crossed for tries.

Romania, who trailed 21-17 at halftime, have conceded the most points of any team in France with 287 in four games and lacked defensive cohesion throughout, but they found attacking impetus as Cristi Boboc, Florin Surugiu and Marius Simionescu claimed tries.

Both teams will have to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Australia as Tonga finished fourth in the pool with five points, while Romania end on zero having also registered an unwanted team record with 43 tries conceded, the most they have shipped at a single tournament.