Saturday's anticipation, Mate Ma'a Tonga face off Kiwis [1]
Friday, June 24, 2022 - 18:59
Tonga Rugby League guarantees an electric atmosphere in Auckland tomorrow, Saturday, 25 June, when rugby league makes an emotional return to Mt Smart Stadium. The teams for the highly anticipated Mate Ma’a Tonga game against the Kiwis were announced by the NRL on 22 June.
Meanwhile, in Nuku'alofa a float parade will be held on Friday afternoon, 24 June to show the country's support for the Mate Ma'a Tonga organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Mate Ma’a Tonga
Backs
- Toluta’u Koula
- Christian Tu’ipulotu
- Will Penisini
- Moses Suli
- Sione Katoa
- Kotoni Staggs
- Talatau Amone
Forwards
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Siliva Havili
- Siosiua Taukei’aho
- Sitili Tupouniua
- Keaon Koloamatangi
- Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
- Soni Luke
- Haumole Olakau'atu
- Tevita Tatola
- Moeaki Fotu’aika
Reserves
- Joe 'Ofahengaue
- Eliesa Katoa
- Iiya Katoa
New Zealand
Backs
- Joseph Manu
- Ronaldo Mulitalo
- Marata Niukore
- Peta Hiku
- Jordan Rapana
- Dylan Brown
- Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
- Jesse Bromwich
- Brandon Smith
- James Fisher-Harris
- Isaiah Papali'i
- Kenneath Bromwich
- Joseph Tapine
Interchange
- Kieran Foran
- Moses Leota
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Briton Nikora
Reserves
- Jordan Riki
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
- Te Maire Martin
Match officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler