Tonga’s rugby league team Mate Ma’a are coming to New Zealand to play the Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium over Labour weekend and there are two opportunities to meet them.
Fans can meet and greet the team when they arrive in Auckland, at a special event at the Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre on Wednesday, October 10 from 5:30-6:30pm.
The team will head straight there to connect with local fans before departing for their training camp.
Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina says the official fan events are great opportunities for fans and families to show their support for Mate Ma’a Tonga ahead of their clash with Australia.
The Tongan league players were given a huge welcome as they arrived at Fua'amotu International Airport in Tonga. (Source: Other)
"Bring that MMT passion to Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre and show the team a sea of red there to welcome them to Tāmaki Makaurau. We want to show our support for the team, but let’s do it in a way that’s respectful in a family friendly environment."
A second opportunity to meet the team takes place at Mt Smart Stadium on Wednesday, October 17 from 3.30pm – 5.30pm.
The Tongan centre said he's proud of what the team achieved on and off the field. (Source: Other)
The Mate Ma'a Tonga fan day, at Mt Smart Stadium, will include the opportunity to watch the players train, interviews with coach and players, and an opportunity for the team to meet fans.
These supporters were keen to show their support ahead of Tonga's semi-final with England tomorrow night. (Source: Other)
Tonga play Australia at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, October 20.
The meet and greet event and fan day are free and open to all ages.
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