HUNDREDS of fans turned out at St Mary’s Leagues Club last night for an open training session and meet-and-greet with Tonga’s rugby league stars.
NRL stars Feleti Mateo, Tony Williams, David Fifita were just some of the players on hand to sign autographs while coaching staff including legends Andrew Johns and John Hopoate posed for photos.
The session kicked off at 3.30pm before players came to meet the fans at 5.30pm.
DJs kept the party atmosphere going throughout while the merchandise stall was overwhelmed with demand for Tonga jerseys, tracksuits and hats.
–St Mary’s Star
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