2017 RLWC - SF2 - TON 18-20 ENG @ Auckland

[roughyedspud]

The game officially sold out....biggest attended league game at Mt smart for 20+ years

 

[DlEHARD]

The game officially sold out....biggest attended league game at Mt smart for 20+ years

Without the Kiwis!

 

[Clarkent]

When was the last time a league game was sold out in mt smart?

 

[Clarkent]

Goes to show the island teams are worth investing in... I hope the Tongans keep this same team for years to come... If they keep this up and the island teams follows were gonna have a very interesting next world cup

 

[DlEHARD]

True. They turn up at matches, they buy gear and provide excellent television.

 

[Golden point]

Can you imagine how many young Tongans are going to pick up a steeden after this world cup!
There's no turning back now.

 

[kiwileaguefan]

Can you imagine how many young Tongans are going to pick up a steeden after this world cup!
There's no turning back now.

Surely the priority is for a test match to be played in Tonga next year? I know the NRL funded the Samoa test last year.

 

[Disinterested third party]

The overall disinterest in this game and the other semi are well reflected on this forum.

If you call a sell out with millions watching live on TV disinterest.

 

[Pommy]

I think if this game is played on a neutral ground we easily win this. My worry is the crowd are going to play a huge factor just like the NZ game. I still think we can win but if we allow them to get some momentum going who knows what could happen.

 

[ed-grimley]

If you call a sell out with millions watching live on TV disinterest.

It was just a little slow on here, that's all.

 

[Clarkent]

Surely the priority is for a test match to be played in Tonga next year? I know the NRL funded the Samoa test last year.

Not a fan of that... Island teams won't gain anything from that... Playing in Australia and nz gets them more profit and sponsors and gate profits...

 

[Golden point]

I think if this game is played on a neutral ground we easily win this. My worry is the crowd are going to play a huge factor just like the NZ game. I still think we can win but if we allow them to get some momentum going who knows what could happen.

That's a pretty good assessment.

 

[Mr Angry]

Some kiwis be going for England I suspect.

Shame on you.

 

[kiwileaguefan]

Not a fan of that... Island teams won't gain anything from that... Playing in Australia and nz gets them more profit and sponsors and gate profits...

Lol are you for real? This is why the international game is so far behind every other international sport....we can't even organise a game in their home nation....im sure Tonga will make a shit ton of cash when they play in Sydney with 5 other nations

Yup, Tonga wont gain anything from playing a test at home that the NRL funding

 

[playdaball]

Without the Kiwis!

The Kiwis showed their 'pulling power' with a terrible crowd in Wgtn.

I just hope whoever wins ( I think it'll be England) doesn't get smashed by Aussie in the final. It would also be good if there was a decent crowd in Brisbane.

 

[latingringo101]

I'm hoping Tonga win this but then again we shouldn't underestimate England. They've been consistent this tournament and this should be probably the best game of the tournament.

I'm going with a 22-12 victory for England

 

[Charge]

Hoping for England by 16

 

[Golden point]

Lolahea was diamonds last 2 weeks so get ready for some lovely rocks.
We need England to win or the final will be a flogging.

 

[Spot On]

Seriously, just how bad was the NZ side? Even Fiji beat them which most probably does not bode well for Tonga in this match.

I sincerely hope the Tongans get home but it's possible the form line will not stack up in favour of Tonga.

 

[Golden point]

Seriously, just how bad was the NZ side? Even Fiji beat them which most probably does not bode well for Tonga in this match.

I sincerely hope the Tongans get home but it's possible the form line will not stack up in favour of Tonga.

I agree. I thought fiji might have been good but it was in fact a pathetic nz that I was watching.. are Tonga any good? We will find out but I doubt a Bennett coached English will roll over like the Kiwis.