Kini Stars as Kiwis Defeat Tonga
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini led the team to a 40-14 Pacific Cup victory over Tonga.
The Kiwis' win was fueled by a dominant pack and impressive performances by Kini and five-eighth Dylan Brown.
- New Zealand will face Samoa in the Pacific Cup final.
- Tonga's second-rower Eliesa Katoa was injured, leaving the field for two HIAs after a head knock in the warm-up.
Coach Kristian Woolf said Katoa did not require a concussion test after hitting the turf before the match.
Tonga needed to win by 18 points to qualify for the final but were never in contention.
Author's summary: Kiwis dominate Tonga 40-14.
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