Mate Ma'a Tonga five-eighth Tui Lolohea is crediting the fans for his side's remarkable undefeated run to the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final against Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow.
Mate Ma’a Tonga players visited the youth unit in the Christchurch men’s prison. (Source: Other)
Tonga were unbeaten throughout pool play, including a colossal 28-22 upset over New Zealand in Hamilton last Saturday, flanked by large crowds of supporters wherever they are.
Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Will Hopoate, Manu Ma'u and other Tongan stars spent time with troubled youth in Christchurch. (Source: Other)
Speaking to 1 NEWS yesterday, Lolohea thanked the fans for their unwavering support throughout Tonga's World Cup campaign.
"We can't think the fans and the community enough for what they do for us," he said.
"For what they do, it's awesome, I honestly can't thank them enough."
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