Tongan rugby league coach Kristian Woolf has urged caution in adding more international matches to the calendar

The Dolphins NRL coach is a big fan of the way the Pacific Championship is showcasing island nations and growing the game.

But Woolf isn't sure about mid-year matches... and says the balance needs to be right for the welfare of players.



Tonga tackle the Kiwis at Mt Smart tomorrow, with the victors progressing to the Pacific Championships final against Australia in Sydney.

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