Tonga and Samoa have epic pregame faceoff at Rugby League World Cup | ESPN

The Tonga and Samoa teams have an epic pregame faceoff before their Rugby League World Cup showdown.
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[@NiuLifen0w]

I cant believe this is on ESPN!? I'm lucky to be alive in this age to witness and experience the tides changing for the better. #polymovement

[@stevethea5250]

@H. Drago stolen from 7mate too 😆

[@stevethea5250]

The sea of blue and red makes it all that much special and passionate supporters screaminn they lungs out

[@gnaussie9245]

You can barely hear them because of the crowd amazing atmosphere 💯

[@timspare80]

Massive respect between traditional rivals. Love it.

[@bcperry1973]

this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen

[@mattnorris7124]

I get goosebumps every time I watch a Haka but this was something else, this was really incredible.

[@buntafujiwara8042]

Its called siva tau

[@tevitafanguna4827]

@@buntafujiwara8042 and sipi tau

[@tonganempire3300]

Respect Mate Ma'a Tonga,Our home soil still proud of you guys,'ofa atu Tonga small island but big heart.

[@alfredfong2745]

Respect!! Like two brothers having a little moment together! Blessings to both my Samoan and Tongan brothers Alofa atu

[@nickyscarfo5388]

We are Polynesian!! Descendants of the greatest maritime navigators of the ancient world!!

[@RitthichaiSit.Sroeuy]

Why Bother actually most Polynesians from DNA studies have more Asian descendant in them.....and melanesian

[@ytnommah3983]

Why Bother wrong

[@jidieo1157]

@Why Bother u got me in tears man

[@Samizouza]

@Why Bother Yeah, very funny

[@zzeedstun7151]

@Why Bother ehhh wrong😂

[@Puma24ism]

Forget Katy Perry and the Superbowl halftime show! Lets get these guys to perform.

[@bcperry1973]

hell, let them PLAY

[@sehpolo190]

I agree with you

[@stevethea5250]

@@bcperry1973 SA'AMOANS ARE GENTLE GIANTS 🐻

[@tuimanua7331]

@@stevethea5250 nope

[@stevethea5250]

@@sehpolo190 Please stay safe, and enjoy :)

[@Oldreprobate]

Pacific islands footy at it's finest. Great spirit, as well as camaraderie.

[@wakokaine6976]

Love the atmosphere Goosebumps everytime

[@idaow3315]

Respect the culture. Especially if you dont have one🙄

[@samoanio1096]

@Henry Johnson not for us tho 😂😂

[@nukghee1596]

Henry Sandman Man if that one world culture involves being obese like your profile pic, I don't want no part in it.

[@bigjohnson4123]

@@nukghee1596 🤣👍

[@bigjohnson4123]

@Henry Sandman stop the hate

[@cooljazzy996]

@Henry Sandman I'm sorry for cussing but I'm trying to prove a point.

[@matemaatonga9177]

Aint no pads or helmets, straight body on body haha #POLYPRIDE

[@DANGERUSS_97]

Mate Ma'a Tonga totally different sports bro, why you talking smack about football for? Frick it's people like you that don't appreciate other sports because you have too much pride in your own.

[@DANGERUSS_97]

Don't get me wrong toko, i love rugby ❤

[@leylow9907]

yea right too much pride yea your right I play rugby league and rugby union I don't hate NFL but yes too much cause we step into the field and play with heart passion and pride that is how much we love the game, team, country and family not just for money and fame.

[@yrvjutrtubxsyi]

Henry Johnson I've seen more comments from rugby fans talking shit about american football than nfl fans talking shit about rugby.

[@elijah_2005]

Mo Jones because most of them probably don't even know what rugby is

[@tokoua06]

NOTHING can beat the energy of these polynesian powerhouses in game mode

[@tonyballou8398]

Even though I cannot physically see this, I can sure enough feel it!!! Awesome brothers!!! I love it!!!👍👍🙌🏽✌🏽

[@UnexpectedWonder]

When you know a Game about to get Crunk...Tribal Pride.

[@corynizam3403]

This makes my cry it’s so beautiful

[@PDG71180]

My beard grew after this

[@thedonfonz2481]

Tonga won this game but hearty Toa Samoa!

[@aaliyahfalasii6375]

THEDON FONZ MMT was lucky

[@thedonfonz2481]

Luck would imply that Toa Samoa were expected to win - Not with that stacked team, from when the Squads were named before the tournament, we all knew MMT was gonna be a threat

[@thorthor6999]

@@aaliyahfalasii6375 samoa didnt win one game how does that mean Tonga was lucky Tonga ranked 3 papy

[@jacksonschwarzenegger7433]

tonga was lucky in this game hhhh🤣 toa samoa 🇼🇸👌😎💪cheeehoo

[@longhairdontcare187]

@@jacksonschwarzenegger7433 yeah Tonga was lucky blah blah blah shaddap get oudda hea usi.

[@KCJones-gg1zs]

The power of both cultures remains strong Warriors 💪❤️ proud to be Polynesian

[@JonnyBLove1]

This brought tears to my eyes 😢😂😂😂

[@ds2985]

Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪absolutely loved this.

[@jallenwa19]

I FUCKING LOVE IT! Respect, tradition and brotherhood! I am in awe of your culture brothers!

[@adamapodaca8567]

This still gets me hyped in 2021 😤

[@popokiai8580]

This is good TV. Watching Brothers go at it, then still be here😍

[@rarshibond]

I'm the instigating asshole who will drop shields and spears on the field just to see what happens next.

[@yuvrajbaheti1299]

Honestly, the only thing I could hear was the crazy crowd going crazier and the only thing I could feel was the heat between these rivals.

[@saymyname6726]

I'm from neither of these countries but my country is also in the Pacific and their looks are similar to ours, so I guess you can say my race is not that far related to theirs. I'm so sure their and our ancestors are crying with joy having witness modern day culture still alive and kicking. I will always love these things

[@Samizouza]

It's always been kept alive in the south pacific, you might want to watch some more rugby matches league and union with these two countries since they lay down the pre-war challenge before playing.

[@sillau9]

Your country in the Pacific too..What country is it?

[@saymyname6726]

@@sillau9 Philippines

[@j3i3h38]

​@@Samizouza This is not rugby.

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Simply beautiful!!

[@itwasagoodaccountmate1497]

Love these two countries, from indonesia 🇲🇨❤️🇼🇸🇹🇴

[@PopularNobody]

This shit lit

[@bcperry1973]

word

[@KevinP32270]

Amazing!!!

[@azafifita4964]

1:26 thats the real tongan face

[@tabbs3]

This what war looked like in the 1500 and beyond

[@sim8289]

Im proud to be Tongan

[@Lavaflows1]

With a name like that? lol

[@leylow9907]

what's wrong with the name ? so what is wrong with your name ?

[@typorter6973]

Proud to be Samoan. Samoa 🇼🇸 Fo Life. Samoa till i die. Samoa 🇼🇸 Mo Samoa. Much Alofaz to all mah Toa O Samoa 🇼🇸 Uso’s. Representing straight from The Great State Of California. Nothing But Dat SA Love 💪☝️🇼🇸😎👍

[@sionesifa2733]

Lavaflows1 what's wrong with his name lol

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Sione sifa stop the hate and that's from a Samoan ofa lahi atu to your kainga, peace.

[@belialuedke1880]

beautiful. Thanks. 💞

[@JA-ct7fd]

Much respect from Hawaiian braddahs

[@harleyquinndc2]

And when I say Us... y’all say Oooo!

[@cyrilletezzot6700]

I see what you did here

[@angelicakelly829]

I feel so hype every time I see a Haka perform. Swear I can feel the energy. Love it.

[@tevitafanguna4827]

Siva tau for the blue team which is samoa. And Sipi tau for the red team which is Tonga. Haka is New Zealand

[@michaelyap6]

This still gave me a chill

[@jake567100]

I wish Jason taumalolo would play union for my all blacks, dude is the hardest athlete I've seen in either code this year

[@emohruo7996]

NQ Cowboys got him signed for 10 years

[@AbdulmuizF]

He won't do shit in union

[@jake567100]

The All Blacks tried to sign him to union before he re-signed to the cowboys, I think I trust their judgement over yours

[@AbdulmuizF]

jake567100 tbh they don't need him there's plenty of talent in NZ plus who says he'll adjust to union look what happened to Sam burgess and benji Marshall they couldn't live up to the hype they have in league.

[@Simonmoke71]

Keep him in league, waste of a player in rugby.

[@jmjm1920]

Respect to tongan and samoan cultures vaetoefanga is salamasina mom the daughter of kauulufonua 2 descent of kauulufonua fekai tuitonga! 👑🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bigsova2743]

Every time these two teams play …….. is tooo onnn🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sosefomalolo7952]

Looks entertaining ..love both teams

[@nelzyyt6564]

We made it🇹🇴

[@raulespino7349]

There's your monday motivation....

[@leylow9907]

SO MANY HATERS IN HERE SAY NEGATIVE STUFF ABOUT SAMOA AND TONGA SIT YOUR ASS DOWN CAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE A CULTURE THIS IS A CULTURE THING OF SAMOA AND TONGA FROM THEIR ANCESTOR AS A WARRIOR IS WHAT THEY DO BEFORE THE BATTLE AND WE STILL CARRY IT LOUD AND PROUD PASSION PRIDE AND LOVE AND FAMILY UNLIKE SOME OF YOUS RUN YOUR MOUTH IF YOUR THERE IN THE MIDDLE YOU BE SHIT ON YOUR PANTS WHEN THEY RUN AT YOU KEEP DOING YOUR THING AS WHAT YOU CALL KEYBOARD WARRIORS

[@saurabhjain4842]

Tonga kept the last bit for themselves. Boy they packed a punch at end

[@kaizen209]

All this needs now is the King and Jim Ross!

[@sefo8396]

kai zen lol rugby into wwe. 😂😂😂

[@sefo8396]

Lol dont forget michael cole.... IT DOESNTT MATTERR

[@elijah_2005]

Tonga vs Samoa was brutal

[@varisaraphiratthitikon9269]

Beautiful

[@wesleymapu1531]

TOKOUSO MOVEMENT 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇼🇸🇼🇸 🙏🏽🤟🏽✊🏽🤙🏽

[@baverfjant]

I don't know why but this kinda makes me want to see a band of Polynesians and a band of Vikings standing on one side each screaming at each other. Imagine standing in the middle of that, you'd empty your bowels in a heartbeat!

[@josevelasco7745]

Simply bad ass and beautiful

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

beautiful!

[@iffystill5554]

Like watching two rival tribes going to war

[@UtopiaJoeee]

Football inspired me to watch a little bit of rugby I guess.....

[@fraserlackfan9383]

this is rugby league not rugby

[@iansteelmatheson]

um. rugby league is a type of rugby, just like rugby union and 7s. I mean, obviously? (rolls eyes)

[@fraserlackfan9383]

iansteelmatheson but when you say rugby on its own it is generally considered you are talking about union/sevens. even in Australia where league is more popular people think your talking about union unless you say league. and no league is a sport in its own right, it’s so different to union it’s like comparing hockey to ice hockey

[@katheryngay1126]

1337iPhoneGamer rfs

[@HarryWallace]

This isn’t rugby it’s league

[@joycieeable]

Awesome

[@Kelz_vee]

HOKKKAAAA! MATE MA'A TONGA translation: "DIE FOR TONGA"

[@emohruo7996]

Most games have been fantastic to watch so far should hear the Fiji hymn Tonga New Zealand this weekend should be a belter of blood and guts. New Guinea tribesman play a game of Rugby League these days to settle tribal disputes instead of killing each other with spears they just smash each other

[@CantankerousTwat]

Amazing................

[@toutaipalu9116]

Awesome😎👊💯💯💯💯

[@mrfin02]

Before enemies, now friends battling each other for the own land

[@jeromemagele9961]

Good game boys

[@fastyaveit]

the camera work wasnt top notch but amazing haka

[@polynesianpride7845]

Polynesian pride..✊ TOKOUSO MOVEMENT 💛

[@thunderkiss0000]

Cool af

[@MAf-ve5qo]

Mad respect to the tokos

[@jackalbark7593]

Wow the best ever...

[@jaydenwade9956]

Well done tonga first win against us in few years wont be the last but we wont make it easy for yous next time

[@Kelz_vee]

Would like to see alot of samoan players going back and playing for samoa next world cup as the tongans did was amazing to watch taumalolo and alot of othed stars play for tonga alot of pride bought but to that jersey

[@saintsolo1630]

Tonga won the Pacific Test too. Unlucky Sa

[@bigjohnson4123]

Beat samoa twice that year

[@Samizouza]

@@Kelz_vee They just need better coaching and somehow convince Tuivasa-Sheck to join the Toa. I'm sure that just might start a Samoan revolution like it did for Tonga when Taumalolo switched from NZ. Just my opinion, even though I'm not Samoan myself.

[@crazysithslave]

"You samoans.... your all the same...." 😉 bloody awesome stuff!! If that doesnt get your blood pumping your not human

[@nuttybangerz]

Henry Sanderson Not really Boss no. It’s the way you referred to other humans as “brown skin savages” as if they’re any bit inferior to you. If you can call other humans that, then I guess calling you a ‘gorilla’ shouldn’t be a problem aye? I bet you enjoy shaving your feet hair and posting a video of it on KZbin though, don’t you?

[@nuttybangerz]

Henry Sandman Approaching the stereotypes I see.. When you resort to a treadmill more often we’ll be on the same level of obesity rates, until then, all fast food restaurants will he demonized for the way you act.

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Henry Sandman your just a fucking keyboard warrior being a stereotypical...

[@sikokulipi1443]

@@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478 you are the fking keyboard warrior lol

[@g-foxmageo9255]

Malo TONGA MA SAMOA tatou Uma tasi.faamanuia le Atua ia te outou uma

[@telaniianoai568]

Samoan pride🇼🇸talofa to all my usos

[@abhijithku3742]

Thats badass

[@rinemiko470]

It's pretty crazy I don't know who to chose because my mom is Tongan and my dad is samoan

[@jeromesakaria2502]

Proud 2 be samoan

[@youngdotzzz5189]

Mate ma'am tonga🇹🇴💯

[@richiefuluasou5164]

proud to be samoan

[@cedarpoplar7443]

Fight of the titans

[@deruje6289]

no one leads tonga like Havili!! he’s da man

[@user-hn2wc3fy7y]

I thought it was gonna get out of hand but Samoa finished, got in line, then they both clapped for each other's challenge and it ended in a nice way to start the match.

[@beckycaughel7557]

This is probably a better show than the game LOL!

[@longanimocelavulojr6344]

MMT ALL BLOODY DAY

[@romansoldiers618]

Mr. Postman 4 to 2 😂😂 SA ALL DAY!

[@longanimocelavulojr6344]

+Roman soldiers bruh what you on about?...as many times they've met, its tied now but Samoa has never scored 20 or more points than Tonga.... EVER...SORRY HARDLUCK UCE

[@longanimocelavulojr6344]

+Roman soldiers BTW 32-18 is an ass whooping.....lucky the #tokouso movement is solid or else this would of been embarrassing

[@romansoldiers618]

Mr. Postman bahahahha Go look at The Second game And first game hahaha never scored 20 Points 😂😂

[@longanimocelavulojr6344]

+Roman soldiers world cup uce..... but its algoods, the past is in the past.....its 2017 who won again??

[@mskkaccy5259]

両者に栄光あれ！

[@aimtiaz_]

Probably more entertaining than the game itself

[@tgangz6075]

You already know Tfukingang💯🔥🇹🇴

[@eddiethomas4371]

ATTENDANCE FOR THIS IS WAY BETTER THAN THE WNBA LOL

[@eddiethomas4371]

LORDE OWS YOU INTERPRETED THIS AS LASHING OUT?!?!? OH MY

[@yozamitsu2798]

not union

[@lordeowstheking]

Henry Johnson are you seriously responding to me from a over a month old comment? Catch the fuck up

[@jakedamuss6418]

The two warrior nations of the south pacific🇼🇸🇹🇴🔥🔥

[@angelinatoa2183]

Cool Tonga 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴 🇹🇴

[@z1ro0ne89]

it's like two tribe's having WAR

[@moosenz_1kefs351]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hbleblanc205]

Really I would go just to see this.

[@jessevaltierra5513]

Stomp the yard!! Lmao

[@bipolarasp]

people need to know the difference between rugby league and rugby union ffs

[@sitivenitikoirewa9677]

The best ever cultural stand off!!!

[@calibuzz_]

Epic

[@siosianaofa1778]

Go mt mate ma'a tonga

[@dhans9679]

I could only imagine what true war was like between these 2 nations...

[@islandgal123]

D Hans Tonga actually ruled over Samoa for a couple of years, they had the best warriors hence the Tui Tonga empire & Samoa eventually managed to overthrow them - one of the chiefly titles in Samoa is called Malietoa which comes from when the Tongan King was sailing away from Samoa, he said “Malie To’a, Malie tau” which means good fight

[@Ericthefilo]

come to a place called Mt Druitt and find out

[@gataiamanu1540]

The victors ate the defeated. lol

[@yourmumisaganga5682]

@@Ericthefilo What war? The Samoans and Tongans in Mounty are cool. Dafuq you on about? 😂

[@Ericthefilo]

@@yourmumisaganga5682 it's a joke cuzzy relax

[@noahlevy4451]

Classic Tongans

[@labralabratseliteforce4464]

Now this is what you called island style

[@I_Of_Providence]

it's like watching sharks getting whipped into a frenzy because they smell blood in the water.