The scene was set for the first game of the 2024 Pacific Championships on Friday night with a powerful Sipi Tau from the Tongan team.
Veteran hooker Siliva Havili led the way for Tonga as the Kangaroos watched on with their arms around each other.
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“The challenge has been issued,” Fox League’s Dan Ginnane said in commentary at the end of the Sipi Tau.
The likes of Addin Fonua-Blake, Jason Taumalolo, Haumole Olakau’atu, Keaon Koloamatangi and a fired up Moses Suli stood at the front as Tonga walked towards their opponents.
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“That’s a big, mean crew coming towards the Aussies,” former Kangaroo Greg Alexander said.
“That is great to watch and it does set the tone for the game. If that doesn’t get you ready nothing will.”
Tonga held their final position for close to 10 seconds while staring straight at the Kangaroos in an eerie moment.
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