Enough is enough is the cry from officials, following spates of violence between fans of Samoa and Tonga ahead of tomorrow's Rugby League World Cup meeting between the two sides in Hamilton.
Calls for calm from MPs, as well as current and past players from both sides have been issued, as violent acts from both sides have seen tensions threaten to boil over before a ball has been kicked.
Speaking to Breakfast this morning, Superintendent Sandra Manderson spoke on behalf of New Zealand Police, saying that both sets of fans need to stop with the animosity towards one another.
"We are very concerned because there's a lot of laws being broken on the roads, and people fighting on the streets. It's not okay," she said.
The issue of road safety is becoming more and more apparent in the lead up to the match, with police again urging fans to behave responsibly.
"Some enthusiastically want to get out and drive in convoys - which is not the thing to do.
"They are congregating in large numbers and blocking the roads, there's also people standing on vehicles, car surfing, standing on the bonnets, hanging out of cars.
"It's very dangerous and we're worried about them."
Heavyweights from the Pacific Islands community including Tua have stepped in to help. (Source: Other)
Manderson added that the tension between the two sides dates back to historical grievances, rather than just simple anticipation.
Six people were arrested in Otara last night after 200 people gathered in a carpark, although police couldn't confirm it was league-related.
There have been other incidents over the past week or so as well, as fans take to the streets to show their support.
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