New Zealand down spirited Tonga to reach Rugby League World Cup final

New Zealand defeated Tonga 34-10 in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final, coming from behind to secure their place in the final. The Kiwis will face either Australia or Samoa in the championship match. Despite being billed as one of the most intriguing semi-finals in history, New Zealand ultimately demonstrated the gap that still exists between the established powerhouses and the rising Pacific nations.