2022 TEST - Sat - NZ 26-6 Tonga @ Mt Smart

[League Unlimited News]

Test Match 2022
New Zealand v Tonga
Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (TICKETS)
Saturday 25 June 2022

Kickoff 3:20pm AEST / 5:20pm NZT
9/9Now and Fox/Kayo

1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 3. Marata Niukore 4. Peta Hiku 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine
Interchange: 14. Kieran Foran 15. Moses Leota 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Briton Nikora
Reserves: 18. Jordan Riki 19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 20. Te Maire Martin

1. Tolutau Koula 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Moses Suli 5. Sione Katoa 6. Kotoni Staggs 7. Talatau Amone 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Siliva Havili 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Keaon Koloamatangi 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Soni Luke 15. Haumole Olakau'atu 16. Tevita Tatola 17. Moeaki Fotuaika
Reserves: 18. Joe Ofahengaue 19. Eliesa Katoa 20. Isaiya Katoa

Referee: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Liam Kennedy, Paki Parkinson
Video Referee: Chris Butler​

 

[zombiebloodlust]

Great article about the Tonga new generation here:

How Tonga can turn their golden generation into a glorious future

Tonga is blessed with an extraordinary crop of talent, headed by Jason Taumalolo. But how does international rugby league's newest powerhouse turn that into a sustainable future?

www.abc.net.au

 

[GongPanther]

Honestly, if this isn't one of the best weekends of Rugby League that we have on the calendar, I don't know what is.

 

[Perth Red]

Cant wait for this game, looking forward to it more than origin. NZ by 12 with Hughes winning MoM.

 

[Perth Red]

Will Martin or Manu play FB for Kiwis?

 

[Perth Red]

The forwards on display in this game are insanely talented and arguably the best in the world!

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Jesse Bromwich (Storm), James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Tevita Pangai Junior (Bulldogs), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys)

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

This has the potential to be a cracker of a game

 

[jim_57]

Will Martin or Manu play FB for Kiwis?

Manu apparently with Hiku & Niukore centres, Foran at 14. Martin misses out.

 

[BadnMean]

The forwards on display in this game are insanely talented and arguably the best in the world!

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Jesse Bromwich (Storm), James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Tevita Pangai Junior (Bulldogs), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys)

Joe Tapine going as good or better than anyone on that list too.

 

[jim_57]

NZ

1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 3. Marata Niukore 4. Peta Hiku 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Kieran Foran 15. Moses Leota 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Briton Nikora

Kiwis name four players to make Test debuts |

Kiwis name four players to make Test debutsNew Zealand Rugby League - Official New Zealand Rugby League website

nzrl.co.nz

 

[big hit!]

You're in a spot of bother if DWZ is making your test squad. Good thing he didn't make the team.

 

[The Lounge Lizard]

I don't mind the look of the Tongan side. Should be an epic battle.

 

[SBD82]

That’s the best Kiwi lineup I’ve seen in a long time. Great balance of youth and experience. Cracking pack, great spine, and some size in the outside backs.

I’ve got a soft spot for Tonga but i think they’re likely to struggle in this one.

 

[Saxon]

This'll be close. Looking forward to it

 

[Fangs]

This might be better than the Origin match tomorrow.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

epic crowd

 

[Bazal]

Have they muted this bitches mic lol

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Such a good anthem tho

 

[mave]

How good is rep weekend !

 

[OzDragon]

Great to see footy back in NZ