His Majesty King Tupou VI inspires Mate Ma'a Tonga prior to historical clash ^Featured

His Majesty, a former Naval Commander knows only too well that a few words spoken can be an inspiration and lift the spirits of the team whilst they carry the hopes of the people of Tonga in the Kingdom, and Tongans living in New Zealand, Australia and around the globe.

His Majesty personally conveyed to the MMT that:

“The country stands with you. We all stand together, very proudly…we must continue to inspire our country, our friends, our relatives and our fellow athletes and especially our youth who now see potential in what you have demonstrated through physical discipline, training, sacrifice and our Tongan spirit.”

This was met by rapturous applause of humility, gratitude, respect and , of course, Tongan pride for His Majesty’s inspirational words