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Watch: Pop star Dinah Jane takes photos with Mate Ma'a Tonga after nail-biting loss to England

November 25, 2017

"I've never seen a more tighter group," said Fifita about the Mate Ma'a Tonga RLWC squad. (Source: Other)

US pop star Dinah Jane joined the Mate Ma'a Tonga team in their changing sheds to snap some photos with the league stars after their thrilling Rugby League World Cup semi-final match against England in Auckland tonight.

Jane performed the Tongan national anthem before the match as the King of Tonga, Tupou VI watched on wearing a Tongan league playing jersey in a show of support for the Pacific nation.

Tonga were outclassed by England 20-18 in front of a sold out 30,000 Mount Smart Stadium crowd.

Jane was given a massive ovation and cheer from the crowd after her soulful rendition of the Tongan anthem.

Taumalolo thanked the Tongan fans and his teammates for their efforts and support throughout the RLWC tournament. (Source: Other)

Fifita turned away from the Australian Kangaroos to represent Tonga at this year's RLWC tournament. (Source: Other)

Kristian Woolf said he was baffled as to why the TMO wasn't used in the final moments of his side's RLWC 20-18 loss to England in Auckland. (Source: Other)

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