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Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team

Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team

2 November 2025

Stacey Jones

Stacey Jones

The team are preparing to face another passionate crowd in tonight's clash with Tonga at Eden Park, after Samoan fans well-outnumbered the home side at Mt Smart two weeks ago.

Jones says there's a clear demand for the code.

Kickoff's at five past six.

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