New Zealand defeated Tonga 40-14, advancing to face Samoa in the Pacific Cup final.
New Zealand have set up a showdown with Samoa in the Pacific Cup final with a comprehensive victory over Tonga at Eden Park.
The Kiwis will now face Samoa at CommBank Stadium next Sunday as they look to replicate their 2023 Pacific Championships triumph.
New Zealand were near flawless on Sunday afternoon, running in four first-half tries to silence more than 38,000 red-clad fans and jump out to a 24-2 lead at the break.
While Tonga attempted to mount a comeback, the Kiwis were clinical in the second to close out a 40-14 victory.
It was a mixed afternoon for New Zealand, after the Jillaroos secured a tense 10-4 win over the Kiwi Ferns earlier in the day.
After trailing...