League: Jason Taumalolo unsure about international future but other defectors sticking with Tonga

Tongan hero Jason Taumalolo says he's undecided about his international future - but teammate and fellow ex-Kiwis international Sio Siua Taukeiaho says he'll stick with the Pacific island side for the rest of his career.

Speaking in the moments after Tonga's heartbreaking 20-18 World Cup semi-final loss to England at Mt Smart Stadium, Taumalolo was unable to confirm which country he'd choose to represent next season, but insists the prospect of earning more money with New Zealand meant nothing to him.

"Time will tell, I can't answer that now," Taumalolo said.

"I'm not too sure about my international career at the moment. It's back to pre-season for me and we'll see how we go.

"(It's) never for money. At the moment I'm all about enjoying my football and that's what I've done through this tournament.

"I got to experience it with a great group of boys that are proud Tongans and that's all I ever asked for."

The 24-year-old North Queensland forward admitted it would be difficult to walk away from the Tongan team and the unique and close bond the players have developed throughout their six-weeks together.

He refused to rule out the possibility of making a return for the Kiwis but was more concerned with how he'd celebrate Tonga's stunning campaign.

"Judging by the media, (I'm) probably not (likely to play for New Zealand again)," he laughed.

"I'm worrying about the now rather than the later and right now I'm more worried about what I'm going to drink after this and how I'm going to celebrate - whether I'm going to go out and start dancing in the streets of Otahuhu or stay in the city and dance around in Aotea Square.

"It's been great and where my future lies in international footy is beyond me. I'm sure wherever I go and play I'll give 110 per cent effort."

Taukeiaho had no such doubts about his own future and let the cat out of the bag in saying Taumalolo and Tonga's other former Kiwis players - back-rower Manu Ma'u and wing David Fusitu'a - and ex-Kangaroo Andrew Fifita had all decided to commit to the Kristian Woolf coached side long-term.

"A few of the boys like Jase, Fifita and Manu Ma'u and all of them have said they'll stay with Tonga and I'm willing to do the same," said Taukeiaho.

"That's a tough question but I think I'll stick with Tonga for my whole career now.

"You'll probably see me in a red and white jersey for my whole time that I play footy."

Taumalolo also echoed comments from coach Kristian Woolf who called for the International Rugby League Federation and NRL to find a way to give Tonga more test matches and establish an annual grudge match against the Kiwis in New Zealand.

"The amount of support we had here in New Zealand I really think Tonga has earned the right to play more tests and obviously it'd be great to come back here and play in Auckland."