The CommBank Stadium crowd has erupted as Robert Toia darted over the try line to score the first points of the match for Tonga against Samoa.
Toia's finish sent the stadium into a frenzy, giving Tonga an early foothold in what promises to be a fiercely contested clash between the two Pacific nations.
The try marked a significant moment in the game, with Tonga drawing first blood and lifting the energy inside CommBank Stadium to a fever pitch as supporters celebrated the breakthrough score.
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