More than four thousand passionate Tongan fans turned out to catch a glimpse of their rugby league heroes.

Tonga plays Australia at Mt Smart Stadium on October 20.

Herald reporter Cheree Kinnear says the centre was filled more than two hours before the team arrived.

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