Mate Ma'a Tonga will kick off their 2023 Pacific Championships campaign when they head to Auckland to meet with a new-look Kiwi Ferns side.
While Tonga didn't qualify for last year's World Cup, they are familiar with the international powerhouse that is the Kiwi Ferns after facing off in last year's mid-year Test match.
The Tongan side went down 50-12 in Auckland last year but the Ferns can expect a more experienced Mate Ma'a side this year with a number of new NRLW stars featuring in the side including former Jillaroo Tiana Penitani.
Meanwhile, the Ferns couldn't get the...