Kiwis and Tonga battle for chance to face Australia, loser risks relegation, Kiwis lead series 6-1.
The Kiwis and Tonga lay it all on the line in Auckland on Saturday with the winner to meet Australia in the Cup final and the loser facing the prospect of relegation.
Both sides pushed the Kangaroos to the limit in their pool games and will fancy their chances in the decider on November 10 - but they have to get there first.
In seven meetings between the two nations it's the Kiwis holding a 6-1 advantage, with Tonga's lone success coming at the 2017 World Cup when they prevailed 28-22 in Hamilton.
The last time they clashed was in 2022 in Auckland, with Jahrome Hughes steering the...