Kini Stars as Kiwis Dominate Tonga
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini played a key role in a 40-14 Pacific Cup win over Tonga.
The Kiwis' dominant pack and impressive displays by Kini and five-eighth Dylan Brown secured their spot in the Pacific Cup final against Samoa.
- Tonga needed to win by 18 points to qualify for the final but were unsuccessful.
- Tonga's Eliesa Katoa left the field twice for head injury assessments after a pre-match collision.
Coach Kristian Woolf said Katoa did not require a concussion test after hitting the turf.
The Kiwis will face Samoa in the Pacific Cup final on November 9.
Author's summary: Kiwis dominate Tonga 40-14 in Pacific Cup.