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Tongan stars touch down in Auckland ahead of crucial World Cup clash with Samoa

By Matt Manukia, Former 1News Sport Reporter
October 31, 2017

Thousands of fans have welcome Mate Ma'a Tonga to New Zealand after their opening win over Scotland.

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