New Mate Ma'a Tonga assistant coach Mick Potter got a rude introduction to his new side's team culture, being slapped with jandals by the team by way of initiation.
Potter, who previously coached Fiji Bati to a stunning World Cup victory over the Kiwis at last year's World Cup, joined Kristian Woolf's coaching set-up recently.
As the team trained in Hamilton, he was given a warm welcome, despite appearances to the contrary.
The Tongans take on Australia in Auckland next weekend.
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