The chair of the Tonga Advisory Council says it's exploitation that Tongan fans continue to bring huge profits to New Zealand Rugby League while Tonga's National Rugby League walks away with nothing.
Last weekend, Mate Ma'a Tonga fans packed out Mt Smart Stadium once again but the team are now left in need of sponsorship to continue playing in the Oceania Cup.
Melino Maka, says Tonga's NRL currently only has enough funding to pay for half of a two-week preparation period training together in New Zealand before the next game in October.
Mr Maka has been working to coordinate permanent sponsorship for the team which he told Indira Stewart is desperately needed.
Tongan players stand dejected during Saturday's heavy defeat by the Kiwis. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
