League
1News

Watch: 'Tongan Gatorade!' - Tongan league stars cool down with coconut drinks after gruelling training session

October 13, 2017

The Tongan team took time after their training to meet and take photos with local fans.

The Tongan Rugby League squad were put through their paces this morning, as they assembled and trained for the first time as a squad at the Royal Palace just north of the capital of Nuku’alofa.

Some NRL stars in the team looked to be having trouble adjusting to the heat, with the players training amid temperatures in the high twenties. 

After their training, players mingled and took photos with local fans lined outside the Royal Palace gate.

Tonga's first World Cup match is against Scotland on October 29 in Cairns.

More coverage from Tonga

The Tongan league side got put through their paces in their first training session as a squad.

The Breakfast pair better watch out – Koni might have his eye on their jobs.

The NRL star visited his old school in Nuku’alofa with his World Cup teammates.

SHARE ME