Ben Murdoch-Masila 12. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. The 12-6 lead to the Kangaroos stayed that way until half-time despite the majority Tongan crowd breaking out into hymn singing near the break. Wade Graham. Siliva Havili 10. Tevita Pangai Jr scores the match winning try against the Kangaroos. Cameron Murray15. Cameron Munster 7. Tempers became frayed when an Ofahengaue tackle under Latrell Mitchell's ribcage brought players from both sides running in. James Tedesco 2. Jake Trbojevic 14. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Tonga shock Australia in huge rugby league upset. Tonga though breathed life into the international game since the defections of Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo from Australia and New Zealand respectively. With the Tongans defending like men possessed and their supporters in the Eden Park stands singing their heroes to victory, the Pacific Island nation's greatest victory unfolded before everyone's eyes. The crowd took the match to a new emotional level not long afterwards, when Pangai crossed in the 53rd minute to put Tonga in front for the first time 16-12. Payne Haas 16. And that was France back in 1978. Taukeiaho thanks Tonga fans. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Tonga players were in tears as soon as the fulltime siren sounded soon after. In the second half, Tonga again came out guns blazing with Daly Cherry-Evans and James Tedesco holding up Staggs over the line. Konrad Hurrell Staggs 5. After Hopoate scored the opening try in the 20th minute it was Staggs who kicked the conversion for a 6-0 lead. A Tonga invitational XIII have produced one of the greatest performances in rugby league history by taking down world champions Australia 16-12 in Auckland. Latrell Mitchell 4. Tedesco led Australia with 191 metres and eight tackle busts and went close to stealing a late match winner, but it was to be Tonga’s night. Taumalolo was among Tonga’s best with 147 metres and six tackle breaks, while he was well supported by Daniel Tupou and his 168 metres. Incredible Tonga stun Australia with powerhouse performance ... 2019 00:23 Representative. Sat 02 Nov, 2019 00:13 Instant Replays. It is a black day for Australian rugby league but a bright one for Tonga, with the Pacific Islanders shocking the Kangaroos 16-12 at New Zealand's Eden Park. They had said all week they wanted to make it three wins over Tier One nations in a row, and they completed their mission. Join us at Eden Park for Tonga Invitational XIII v Australia NRL live scores as part of Oceania Cup 2019 Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. But that's not to say it was a complete surprise. Incredible scenes as Tonga perform Sipi Tau. Sione Katoa 19. And despite several frantic Australia runs at the Tongan line in the final 10 minutes, they could not make the last pass connect, or break the final tackle. Manu Ma’u 13. You can watch the match on TV or live stream for free. Tonga is out to beat the Kangaroos for the first time ever. Internationals Round 3 Tonga Invitational vs Australia Internationals. Latest. Tevita Pangai 20. Josh Addo-Carr 3. In 2017 Tonga knocked over New Zealand 28-22 in the World Cup. Nick Cotric 6. Joe Ofahengaue, Kangaroos: 1. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. A Tongan brick wall managed to corral a top-flight Australian team to upset the Kangaroos 16-12 in Auckland on Saturday night and usher in a new era of international rugby league.