NZ v Tonga

[Perth Red]

What a cracker this one is shaping up to be. A chance for NZ to show its a real challenge for the RLWC and for Tonga a chance to show their recent success isnt a flash in the pan. Two monster packs chock full of talent going toe to toe. I hope the stadium is full and the atmosphere reflects the quality on show. Game of the weekend potentially.

I think NZ will have too much talent in the halves and win by 12 in a bruising encounter.

 

[jim_57]

Really looking forward to this one, NZ look the strongest they have in a long time and Tonga very strong as well.

 

[LeagueXIII]

With you here, this is the game I am looking forward to. Havent looked forward to a game like this in ages....will be a beauty.

 

[magpie_man]

Can't wait for this one

 

[Burns]

Any idea of ticket sales for this one?

Obviously there is the huge ‘first RL game since 2019’ element to it all, but not sure if that necessarily translates into a sell out or anything.

Corresponding match got 23,624 in 2019 - ‘the rematch’.

 

[Saxon]

Here's hoping Jesse remembers not to disgrace himself after the game this time.

 

[Coastbloke]

Any idea of ticket sales for this one?

Obviously there is the huge ‘first RL game since 2019’ element to it all, but not sure if that necessarily translates into a sell out or anything.

Corresponding match got 23,624 in 2019 - ‘the rematch’.

NZRL has announced on it’s Facebook page that NZ v Tonga is a sell out…

 

[Foreign Legion]

New Zealand international records sell-out for first time in 30 years

New Zealand have sold out their international double-header at Mount Smart Stadium this weekend, as the Kiwi Ferns and Men's Kiwis take on Tonga.

www.loverugbyleague.com

 

[Jim from Oz]

Shame it wasn't at Eden Park … but it still will be fabulous !

 

[Matua]

Here's hoping Jesse remembers not to disgrace himself after the game this time.

He didn't, the administrators who dropped him for the RLWC and replaced him with a Tongan domestic abuser disgraced themselves though.

 

[jasonstevenswedgie]

needs its own 3 games series run alongside origin

 

[jim_57]

needs its own 3 games series run alongside origin

Tri-Series NZ, Tonga & Samoa Polynesian Cup would be sweet. PNG Vs Fiji play 2-3 game series as well.

 

[LeagueXIII]

It wont happen, NRL clubs will NOT release players. The clubs control the game along with the broadcasters. Internationsl will ONLY be played post season.

 

[Smug Panther]

Tri-Series NZ, Tonga & Samoa Polynesian Cup would be sweet. PNG Vs Fiji play 2-3 game series as well.

Play origin 3 weeks in a row with these. It's the perfect setup

 

[Perth Red]

id like to see a double 4 nations next year played here

eng,aus,nz & tonga

samoa, fiji, cook is, png

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Tonga are on the same level as Samoa at the moment. Samoa could do better than Tonga at the WC, especially if the NSW players are added.

 

[jim_57]

id like to see a double 4 nations next year played here

eng,aus,nz & tonga

samoa, fiji, cook is, png

France should be invited to tour or host same teams as England no matter what the situation ends up being. They are hosting a World Cup in 3 years.

England & France tour/tournament in Aus, NZ & Pacific in 23.

2-3 of Aus, NZ, Tonga, Fiji, PNG or Samoa tour/tournament in UK & France in 24.