Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga's Katoa taken to hospital

New Zealand Dominates Tonga in Pacific Cup

New Zealand fullback Keano Kini played a key role in a 40-14 Pacific Cup win over Tonga.

The Kiwis' victory was built on a dominant pack and strong performances by Kini and five-eighth Dylan Brown.

Tonga's second-rower Eliesa Katoa was injured during the warm-up and left the field twice for head injury assessments.

"My job is not to question doctors,"

said Coach Kristian Woolf, regarding Katoa's injury.

Author's summary: New Zealand defeats Tonga 40-14.

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