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Thousands of Tongan fans take to Auckland streets to protest their side's controversial loss in RLWC semi-final

November 26, 2017

Hundreds have shown up to voice their anger at the referee’s decision not to look at a possible last minute try.

Hundreds of league fans have marched in Auckland this evening to protest Tonga's controversial loss in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final against England last night.

Tongan league fans are protesting the referee's decision to not review a possible late try by Andrew Fifita.

Protesters can be seen walking and singing Tongan hymns at The Cloud before moving to Aotea Square.

The fans plan to march up Queen St in protest of the referee’s decision not to check a last minute try.

The event was organised by Tongan community leader Terisse Laulu on Facebook after she and her family woke up upset by the result this morning.

She hopes to show Tongan fans' disappointment with the referee's decision not to replay a last-minute try which saw Tonga lose to England 20-18, as well as an official review of the referee's decision.

The event has received huge support from the Tongan community, including ex Kiwis captain Benji Marshall.

The Tongan centre said he's proud of what the team achieved on and off the field.

Ms Laulu says over 10,000 people said they would be attending the event on Facebook.

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