Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that the Tonga Rugby Union says has been a long time coming. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.

Super Rugby Pacific heads to Tonga

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