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Rugby league live updates: Kiwis v Tonga

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Tonga XIII perform The Sipi Tau.
New Zealand Kiwis v Tonga XIII 2024 Pacific Championships rugby league test match at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 2 November 2024. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Tonga XIII perform The Sipi Tau. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

The Kiwis and Tonga met for the first time since 2019, with both coming in off losses to the Kangaroos in the last fortnight.

Relive all the action with our live blog:

Team lists

Kiwis: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. Will Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris (C) 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Naufahu Whyte

Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Griffin Neame 16. Marata Niukore 17. Leo Thompson

Tonga: 1. Lei Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mosese Suli 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Sione Katoa 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Addin Fonta-Blake (C) 9. Siliva Havili 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14. Soni Luke 15. Sitili Tuponiua 16. Taniela Paseka 17. Siua Wong

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