Tonga’s World Cup victory sparks massive celebrations | 7NEWS

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Tonga defeated Samoa 20-18 in a World Cup rugby league match at Commbank Stadium, advancing to a semi-final against New Zealand while Samoa will face the Kangaroos. The match sparked massive celebrations across Sydney’s west, Queensland, and as far as San Francisco, with thousands of fans flooding streets in convoys displaying Tonga and Samoa flags. The game has been called the game of the tournament, with physicality rivalling State of Origin and celebrations highlighting the significance of Pacific representation in rugby league.

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