A Kiwi couple have managed to score last-minute tickets to the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday.
Hariata and Nani Falekaono told 1News they bought the tickets online for NZ$3000.
The couple said they bought the tickets to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They said they're not bothered paying the hefty price because it will be a "once-in-a-lifetime experience".
The pair have been in Manchester supporting Tonga in the International Rugby League test against England.
Arriving in Paris today, Hariata said it was only this morning that they managed to buy the tickets.
She said they found them on a Kiwis in London Facebook page.
"The tickets are ridiculously priced but we were like, 'we're too far in, we're too far committed now, we can't go back'."
She said "by no means" do they have a spare $3000 lying around but they both agreed it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"We were kind of like 'we'll worry about it when we get home, we might be eating noodles for a few months' but yeah, it is what it is."
Nani said he's sure the All Blacks will take home the cup on Sunday. The couple agreed that the more experienced players like Ardie Savea and the Barrett brothers are all set to have a great game.
"This is their time to shine," he said.
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