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 LeaguePremiumNRLRanked: The 50 greatest Kiwis of the NRL era11 May 02:01 AMLeagueNew Zealand Rugby League announces new chief executive11 May 12:46 AMWarriorsFormer Warriors star and fan favourite in intensive care after fall at home07 May 08:57 PMSponsoredVoting choice for Māori11 May 01:52 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
