The bid to have Tonga's World Cup semi-final result over turned has been shelved – but the Pacific nation will be seeking a 'redemption clash' against England next year.
Tonga was knocked out of the World Cup in controversial circumstances last week, when referee Matt Cecchin refused to seek the assistance of the video referee to determine if Andrew Fifita had scored a legitimate try in the last play of the game.
Tonga trailed England 20-18 at the time in the semi-final, after a frenetic comeback from 20-0 down with seven minutes to play.
Cecchin's failure to allow technology to be used, especially given the significance of the match, sparked widespread protests throughout Auckland, as well as an online petition signed by tens of thousands.
Barristers Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki S.C. and Nalesoni Tupou, who had taken the initiative to act in an advisory role to Tonga Rugby League, had considered filing an injunction against the staging of the World Cup final on Saturday but have now decided not to go down that path.