Tonga's looking to overcome the effects of a mini-break in tonight's Pacific Championships clash against New Zealand at Mt Smart

After a strong build-up in Brisbane, Tonga lost to Australia before disbanding while the Kangaroos beat the Kiwis in Christchurch.

Coach Kristian Woolf says it was strange having time off in-between games, but there are positives in having a week off.



Kick-off tonight is at five past eight with the winner to meet Australia in next weekend's final in Sydney.

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