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The rise and rise of Tonga

The rise and rise of Tonga

Update: 2024-11-07
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Tongan rugby league is having a moment. Thousands of fans serenading their heroes at training. A car park transformed into a watch party transformed into a sea of celebration. A man walking the streets with a full pig to be roasted in celebration. The whole thing is a vibe. Ex-NRL star and former Tongan international Will Hopoate joins us to explain how the 'red sea' rose. Featured: Will Hopoate, ex-Tonga player. 

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