Mate Ma'a Tonga players were given a huge welcome yesterday afternoon by hundreds of their passionate fans as they arrived at the Fua'amotu International Airport in Tonga.
Current NRL Warriors winger David Fusitu'a and former Warriors players Tuimoala Lolohea and Siliva Havili were among the Tongan players that arrived yesterday afternoon in Nuku'alofa.
Today the rugby league team will be presented with special awards by King Tupou VI for their contribution to sports.
The King will invest the players with an award of the Royal Orders in a ceremony at the Royal Palace.
It's also a national holiday.
The Tongan league team were knocked out of the Rugby League World Cup tournament after their 20-18 semi-final loss to England at Mount Smart Stadium last Saturday.
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