Rapturous 'Ikale Tahi fans fill the streets [1]
Wellington, New Zealand
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 10:26. Updated on Monday, May 5, 2014 - 17:58.
Photos by Pesi Fonua
'Ikale Tahi's defeat of the French 19-14 tonight silenced the French while rapturous 'Ikale Tahi fans went completely mad red and celebrated the victory with the ecstatic team.
In Nuku'alofa the town erupted into celebration at the final whistle and people flooded into the streets of the capital screaming, honking horns and running around in delirious excitement for several hours late into the night.
Proud faces tell the story.
'Ikale Tahi Captain Finau Maka, meets 'Ikale Tahi supporters celebrating victory at the Wellington Regional Stadium.
'Alisona Taumalolo meeting the fans.
Halani 'Aulika signs autographs.
'Alipate Fatafehi and fans.
Samiu Vahafolau and fan.
While Ikale Tahi fans were screaming, the French fans were sad.
'Ikale Tahi receive RWC medals for their win over France.
Halani 'Aulika popular with the 'Ikale Tahi fans.
Tomasi Palu with his daughter.
'Alisona Taumalolo with daughter.
'Ikale Tahi fans, Feleti, Ryan and Tupou.
Ready for dinner.
The French went into the match as favourites.
Red, White and Blue.
Taniela Moa with fans.
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