Having already sold out Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium for tomorrow’s Test against Australia, Tonga could have at least three more matches rubber‑stamped for next year.
The future of the rising powerhouse will be high on the agenda when members of the Asia Pacific Rugby League Federation meet in Auckland tonight.
They will be joined by Rugby League International Federation Chief Executive Nigel Wood, who has thrown his support behind a mooted Pacific nations tournament.
Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji and Samoa would each face each other in a round‑robin format, meaning at least three games for each nation.
It is understood Test matches will be played during the NRL's representative weekend next year, as well as an international window in October.
Meanwhile, Mate Ma'a Tonga will take on the Australia Kangaroos at 7.45pm this Saturday in Auckland.
[Source: stuff.co.nz]
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