Semi-final match

King to attend Mate Ma’a Tonga semifinal match on Saturday

This has been confirmed to Kaniva News by Tongan consul in Auckland, Stafford ‘Aho.

His Majesty will arrive in Auckland on Friday, he said.

This is the first time Tonga has advanced past the group stages since competing in their first World Cup in 1995.

“Head Coach Kristian Woolf’s side have beaten strong opposition, including New Zealand, to make the semi-final and will be looking to key players Jason Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita, Tuimoala Lolohea and Michael Jennings to get them over the line at Mount Smart at the weekend.”