Home / Sport / LeagueLeague: Thousands show up to Mate Ma'a Tonga Fan Day at Mt Smart StadiumNZ Herald17 Oct, 2018 02:15 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThis weekend's Rugby League test between Tonga and the Kangaroos has sold out, The Silver Ferns carry confidence into final Constellation cup match and we catch up with Ihaka, the Archer representing NZ at the Invictus games.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A sea of red enveloped Mount Smart Stadium.Around three thousand Tongan fans attended the side's open training session ahead of Saturday's rugby league test against Australia. LIVE: Tongan fans flood Mt Smart StadiumPosted by nzherald.co.nz on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 The ground is officially a 26,000 strong sell out, with the Tongan community set to recreate the atmosphere they generated in last year's World Cup. Kangaroos lock Josh McGuire thinks it will be similar to what he's experienced in State of Origin.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from LeaguePremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: Assessing the Warriors' battle for the wing29 Jan 04:01 AMWarriorsKiwi connection: Why Englishman chose Warriors challenge over Leeds comfort28 Jan 02:09 AMWarriors'Not a fan': Why Warriors coach Webster opposes proposed NRL rule changes27 Jan 08:00 PMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
