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 LeagueLeagueEden Park to host State of Origin game in 2027 - report04 Feb 05:44 PMNRL'Not in the best interests of the game': NRL backs down after club backlash to major rule overhaul04 Feb 03:33 AMOpinionOpinion: Up The Wahs! What the ABs can learn from the Warriors03 Feb 04:01 PMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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