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 LeagueWarriorsRoger Tuivasa-Sheck wins ultimate honour – again – at Warriors end-of-season awards16 Sep 10:30 AMPremiumOpinionBen FrancisWarriors 2025 NRL report card: Veterans struggle as rookies shine16 Sep 02:00 AMWarriorsExclusive: Leka Halasima reflects on his breakthrough Warriors' season and THAT stunning try15 Sep 06:00 PMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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