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Tonga vs Samoa rivalry set to flare again in 2026
Original: tonga vs samoa 2026
Talk of a Tonga versus Samoa clash in 2026 is building after a Tongan player reignited the fierce rivalry in the wake of a brutal knockout and a controversial $390 fine. The Pacific nations share one of rugby league's most heated rivalries, and the star's blunt comments about a Samoan rival have added fresh spice ahead of any 2026 meeting.
Why now: A Tonga star's provocative comments after a knockout and fine have stoked interest in the next Tonga-Samoa showdown in 2026.
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Evidence
- Auckland shop sells almost 1000 Samoan and Tongan flags in two weeks · NZ Herald
- ‘Bit s**t’: Tonga star reignites feud with rival after brutal knockout and controversial $390 fine · Fox Sports
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