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Video: Tongan fans in party mode ahead of trip to Hamilton

November 4, 2017

The legion of Mate Ma'a Tonga supporters set out this morning ahead of tonight's clash with Samoa. (Source: Other)

Tongan rugby league fans were out in force this morning, setting out from Mt Wellington to Hamilton ahead of their side's clash with Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup this evening. 

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