Worcester hooker Aleki Lutui suffered yet more misery in the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup 2010 as Tonga conceded a last minute penalty try to lose 26-23 against Japan.
Having lost 24-23 to Samoa in the opening round and 41-38 to Fiji last week, the defeat was heartbreak for Tonga and skipper Lutui as they could only record their third losing bonus point of the tournament.
Lutui will now make his way back from the tournament and link up with the Warriors for pre-season training in the coming days.