Fiji rugby league

Tonga Residents learn a lot from Fiji Residents

 Team Official Sione Tukuafu has thanked Fiji Rugby league for the opportunity.

Tukuafu says despite their loss in the first two games they have familiarized themselves with how the Fijians are playing.

He says that they will put together a new structure to counter Fiji Residents on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Fiji Residents Coach Brandon Costin says that Tonga has learned and vastly improved since the first round.

Costin says he expects more pressure going into the third and final test this weekend.

Pacific Nations teams push for more home Tests

The success of last year's tournament across Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand has opened the door for international games to be showcased in a similar way to the NRL taking clashes to regional areas in Australia throughout 2018.

The annual mid-season Pacific Tests, which have been played since 2013, have been based in Sydney's west for the last five years – an agreement that will continue next season.