Rugby league live updates: Kiwis v Tonga

Rugby league live updates: Kiwis v Tonga


The Kiwis face Tonga for the first time in five years.
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The Kiwis and Tonga meet for the first time since 2019, with both coming in off losses to the Kangaroos in the last fortnight.

Mt Smart will be packed with red flags and Tongan fans, so can the Kiwis overcome that? Kick-off is at 8:05pm.

Team lists

Kiwis: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. Will Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris (C) 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Naufahu Whyte

Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Griffin Neame 16. Marata Niukore 17. Leo Thompson

Tonga: 1. Lei Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mosese Suli 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Sione Katoa 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Addin Fonta-Blake (C) 9. Siliva Havili 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14. Soni Luke 15. Sitili Tuponiua 16. Taniela Paseka 17. Siua Wong

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