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All you need to know ahead of the historic clash between Tonga and Australia at Mt Smart Stadium.
Mate Ma'a Tonga v Kangaroos, Saturday 20 October, 7.45pm kickoff
The world No. 1 Kangaroos side is facing the prospect of consecutive defeats after a shock loss 24-26 to the Kiwis at Mt Smart Stadium, a scoreline that flattered the Australians. The Kangaroos haven't loss twice in a calendar year since 1978.
Meanwhile, tonight's game will be the first meeting between Tonga and the Kangaroos, as Kristian Woolf's side hope to become just the fifth nation to topple Australia.
With the commitment of star forwards Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo, Tonga have a real shot at beating the Kangaroos, who are in a transitional period after the retirements of Aussie league legends Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk.
But Australia are still favourites and will be determined to get their historic rugby league dominance back on track.
It's a sell-out!
The first ever test match between the Kangaroos and Mate Ma'a Tonga will be played in a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium, which has a capacity of around 25,600.
"The level of interest in this game has been staggering so it will be great to see the house full sign up outside Mt Smart Stadium this Saturday," NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.
"Many people worked very hard to make this game a reality and the result will be no doubt a real highlight for the international game and for the game overall."
Kiwi-born Kaufisi has Tongan heritage, with both of his parents born in the Pacific kingdom, and he has represented Mate Ma'a Tonga on three previous occasions.
But Kaufisi will wear the green and gold at Mt Smart stadium.
