Tongan hooker Sione Katoa will have a reunion of sorts when he takes on some of his old Junior Kiwis teammates in Tonga's Rugby League World Cup much anticipated match against the Kiwis on Saturday in Hamilton.
Katoa, 22, plays for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL and came up through the junior grades playing with Kiwis players Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Danny Levi
"I actually came through with Nelson and Danny," said Katoa.
The Wellington born Tongan international played alongside with Asofa-Solomona and Levi in the Junior Kiwis in 2015.
"We played junior footy together and it will be good actually to get a game against them in the weekend.
"It will be awesome and fun."
Katoa said the support from the Tongan fans has been unreal.
Mate Ma'a Tonga star players popped into Melville Intermediate School before their showdown against the Kiwis on Saturday. (Source: Other)
"It's overwhelming the support we get from our little nation," said Katoa.
"Like the boys said we've all got big hearts and at the end of the day we just want to do the best for our nation and families."
The Tonga and Kiwis match kicks off at 5pm at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
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