2018 Test Australia V Tonga: Teams and Game Day
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2018 Test Australia V Tonga: Teams and Game Day
2018 Test Australia V Tonga: Teams and Game Day
Australian Kangaroos V Tonga Mate Ma'a
Saturday 20 October 7:45pm NZDT 5:45pm AEDT
Mt Smart Stadium
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502, GEM
Australia
1. James Tedesco 2. Dane Gagai 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Luke Keary 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. David Klemmer 9. Damien Cook 10. Jordan McLean 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Ben Hunt 15. Jake Trbojevic 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Aaron Woods 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Tonga
1. William Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Solomone Kata 5. David Fusitua 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Ata Hingano 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Tevita Pangai Junior 12. Sika Manu 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sione Katoa 15. Addin Fonua-blake 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Peni Terepo 18. Konrad Hurrell 19. Leivaha Pulu 20. Robert Jennings 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila
Australian Kangaroos V Tonga Mate Ma'a
Saturday 20 October 7:45pm NZDT 5:45pm AEDT
Mt Smart Stadium
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502, GEM
Australia
1. James Tedesco 2. Dane Gagai 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Luke Keary 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. David Klemmer 9. Damien Cook 10. Jordan McLean 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Ben Hunt 15. Jake Trbojevic 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Aaron Woods 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Tonga
1. William Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Solomone Kata 5. David Fusitua 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Ata Hingano 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Tevita Pangai Junior 12. Sika Manu 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sione Katoa 15. Addin Fonua-blake 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Peni Terepo 18. Konrad Hurrell 19. Leivaha Pulu 20. Robert Jennings 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila
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that tongan team is impressive, surprising to see they've put hingano at 7, they obviously have faith in him, a lot more than we do, having him play as a backup hooker was a waste, i wonder if he'd be better at 7 for the club than williams?
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I haven’t written the Hingano off as a potential option at half for the Raiders. He might’ve been rubbish in his limited appearances in 2018 but none of them were in his natural position in the halves. Give him a chance I reckon
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Same team Mal? If it's a wet track and turned into a forward battle we'll lose.
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Kangaroos v Tonga Test sold out
Saturday night's historic Test between the Kangaroos and Mate Ma'a Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland has officially sold out.
The match is the first Test between the two nations with anticipation sky-high after Tonga's impressive World Cup semi-finals finish last year and a new-look Australia's narrow loss to the Kiwis last Saturday.
Tonga's rise coincided with a number of high-profile defections from tier one nation players like Kiwis Jason Taumalolo, Siosiua Taukeiaho and Manu Ma'u plus Kangaroo Andrew Fifita, who will be facing off against Australia for the first time.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/17/aus ... -sold-out/
Saturday night's historic Test between the Kangaroos and Mate Ma'a Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland has officially sold out.
The match is the first Test between the two nations with anticipation sky-high after Tonga's impressive World Cup semi-finals finish last year and a new-look Australia's narrow loss to the Kiwis last Saturday.
Tonga's rise coincided with a number of high-profile defections from tier one nation players like Kiwis Jason Taumalolo, Siosiua Taukeiaho and Manu Ma'u plus Kangaroo Andrew Fifita, who will be facing off against Australia for the first time.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/17/aus ... -sold-out/
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I am all for picking and sticking however to do this you need to pick your best side to start with. Mal quickly embarrassing himself as a coach.
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Saw him playing his "natural position" for the Mounties. Didn't inspire me with confidence.Dusty wrote: ↑October 16, 2018, 4:15 pm I haven’t written the Hingano off as a potential option at half for the Raiders. He might’ve been rubbish in his limited appearances in 2018 but none of them were in his natural position in the halves. Give him a chance I reckon
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Maybe not, I’d imagine training as a 9 / winger all year would probably have an impact. Every time he’s played there for Tonga he’s looked good imoNorthern Raider wrote:Saw him playing his "natural position" for the Mounties. Didn't inspire me with confidence.Dusty wrote: ↑October 16, 2018, 4:15 pm I haven’t written the Hingano off as a potential option at half for the Raiders. He might’ve been rubbish in his limited appearances in 2018 but none of them were in his natural position in the halves. Give him a chance I reckon
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Me either. There’s a reason the Warriors bought Blake Green.Northern Raider wrote: ↑October 17, 2018, 5:19 pmSaw him playing his "natural position" for the Mounties. Didn't inspire me with confidence.Dusty wrote: ↑October 16, 2018, 4:15 pm I haven’t written the Hingano off as a potential option at half for the Raiders. He might’ve been rubbish in his limited appearances in 2018 but none of them were in his natural position in the halves. Give him a chance I reckon
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Tongan supporters are going absolutely crazy for the Australia V Tonga Test in Auckland this Saturday night! Good luck to Canberra Raiders Siliva Havili and Ata Hingano in the match! And don't forget to join us on TheGH.com.au for our live scores and chat as the match unfolds: http://ow.ly/k6AT30mhjfm
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Does anyone know if this will be on setanta sports? I’m currently in Cambodia
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Canberra Raiders hooker Siliva Havili making a difference for his Tongan homeland
Siliva Havili can't help but laugh when he compares this week to the Tongan camps of old.
"We stayed out at some of the funniest motels [for previous Tests]. I was just buzzing out this weekend because we got put into the SkyCity Hotel here in Auckland with the casino. I was thinking we’ve come a long way. Hopefully that only builds for not only Tonga itself, but all second-tier teams and Pacific teams, to make the international game number one."
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50ad2.html
Tonga players afforded reception with King Tupou VI: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/19/ton ... -tupou-vi/
Cordner says Kangaroos would have played for free: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/19/boy ... ent-ahead/
Siliva Havili can't help but laugh when he compares this week to the Tongan camps of old.
"We stayed out at some of the funniest motels [for previous Tests]. I was just buzzing out this weekend because we got put into the SkyCity Hotel here in Auckland with the casino. I was thinking we’ve come a long way. Hopefully that only builds for not only Tonga itself, but all second-tier teams and Pacific teams, to make the international game number one."
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50ad2.html
Tonga players afforded reception with King Tupou VI: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/19/ton ... -tupou-vi/
Cordner says Kangaroos would have played for free: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/19/boy ... ent-ahead/
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Doubtful, I don't think they carried the NRL this year. If you have semi decent internet there sign up for watchNRL, they will have a 2 week trial.luffraider wrote: ↑October 19, 2018, 2:55 pm Does anyone know if this will be on setanta sports? I’m currently in Cambodia
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Welcome to our coverage of tonight's historic first Test match between Australia and Tonga. Canberra Raiders Siliva Havili and Ata Hingano will start for the Mate Ma'a. Here are the final team line ups:
Australia
1. James Tedesco 2. Dane Gagai 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Luke Keary 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. David Klemmer 9. Damien Cook 10. Jordan McLean 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Ben Hunt 15. Jake Trbojevic 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Aaron Woods
Tonga
1. William Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Solomone Kata 5. David Fusitua 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Ata Hingano 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Tevita Pangai Junior 12. Sika Manu 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sione Katoa 15. Addin Fonua-blake 16. Joe Ofahengaue 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila
The crowd scenes outside the Stadium are just incredible. Fox League broadcast starts at 5pm, on GEM at 5:30pm.
Australia
1. James Tedesco 2. Dane Gagai 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Luke Keary 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. David Klemmer 9. Damien Cook 10. Jordan McLean 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Ben Hunt 15. Jake Trbojevic 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Aaron Woods
Tonga
1. William Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Solomone Kata 5. David Fusitua 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Ata Hingano 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Tevita Pangai Junior 12. Sika Manu 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sione Katoa 15. Addin Fonua-blake 16. Joe Ofahengaue 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila
The crowd scenes outside the Stadium are just incredible. Fox League broadcast starts at 5pm, on GEM at 5:30pm.
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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And honestly, any team that has Ben Hunt and Aaron Woods in it deserves to lose.
Tommy Turbo at centre? Gagai wing?
Ben Hunt? Ben freaking Hunt? If he wasn't a QLDer he wouldn't be considered. Mal sucks as a coach.
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Tommy Turbo at centre? Gagai wing?
Ben Hunt? Ben freaking Hunt? If he wasn't a QLDer he wouldn't be considered. Mal sucks as a coach.
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If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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The stadium is a sea of red and white, it's extraordinary. Lots of people sitting on the steep grass hills at the northern end of the stadium - which are normally unoccupied, it's not really designed to be seating these days. It is a perfect evening in Auckland for the match.
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What a crowd! Put’s last weeks to shame
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Last week's crowd was a disgrace
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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The Tongan team crouch in a circle in prayer... and now they huddle, touching hands. The teams are now lining up side by side and they are welcomed onto the field. Amazing scenes. It looks like every single person in the crowd has a Tongan flag. It brings a tear to the eye, such is this moment for the code of rugby league. Now the national anthems.
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Incredible emotion overflowing in that stadium. What an atmosphere. Amazing.
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Now the sipi tau... the crowd is astounding as they commence. Siliva Havil right in the middle in leading the sipi tau.
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Wow!
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That build up to the match was incredible. Now for a mini warm up.... and the crowd is singing.
Kickoff from Australia... we are underway!
Kickoff from Australia... we are underway!
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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3rd min The referee says Tonga have knocked on, on the second tackle of that set... but the replay shows there's no knock on. Tonga hold on in the red zone...
Hingano has an injury problem. His left shoulder or arm... maybe it is a burner. Didn't seem to be a lot in it on replay. He goes in for a tackle... and now he's got no movement in the arm. And after all that, he's staying on.
Hingano has an injury problem. His left shoulder or arm... maybe it is a burner. Didn't seem to be a lot in it on replay. He goes in for a tackle... and now he's got no movement in the arm. And after all that, he's staying on.
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Calamity! Hingano looks badly injured
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Hingano busted playing for Tonga again
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Gee just go off. All excitement and atmosphere gone
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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Didn't appear to be much in it.Brewdle wrote:Calamity! Hingano looks badly injured
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Is there a pocket of Aussie supporters?
Hold the phone, hingano set to continue
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Just panic then from Liva.
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What an awful try haha