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In photos: Mate Ma'a Tonga fans show their spirit

18:52 pm on 25 June 2022

It's a sea of red tonight at sold-out Mt Smart Stadium as Mate Ma'a Tonga take on the Kiwis in rugby league action. Here's the best of some Tongan spirit in the stands.

Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

  • Read RNZ's live Kiwis v Mate Ma'a Tonga blog here.
  • Fan expectations are high for both teams who haven't played an international since 2019 due to Covid-19 disruptions.

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Susana Suisuiki

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Susana Suisuiki

    Photo: RNZ / Anric Sitanilei

    Photo: RNZ / Susana Suisuiki

    Photo: RNZ / Susana Suisuiki