“On behalf of His Majesty King Tupou VI, the Government and the People of Tonga, I respectfully express herein our warmest appreciation, gratitude and affection, to the Captain and Members of the Tonga Rugby League Invitational XIII, individually, and to the Coach, for their great victory and triumph over the Great Britain Lions last Saturday.

“May the fountain of the Omnipotent Divinities, who died for the people, including Tonga, to continue to bless and inspire you all, as you prepare for this week’s game.

“With Utmost Respects,”

Dr. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa Prime Minister