Noun
ponga (plural pongas)
Alsophila dealbata (=Cyathea dealbata), a medium-sized tree fern endemic to New Zealand.
Synonym: silver fern
Rugby league: Cronulla Sharks facing busy date with NRL judiciary ahead of clash with New Zealand WarriorsA spiteful clash between the Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks went up a gear after Chad Townsend was sent off for a vicious hit on Kalyn Ponga. Source: Internet
The Knights were soon out to a 14-0 lead when Bradman Best scored a few minutes later before Ponga slotted a penalty goal. Source: Internet
Ponga was brought into camp ahead of game one and was a chance of playing when Dane Gagai suffered a compound dislocation. Source: Internet
Kalyn Ponga magic in the dying minutes couldn’t save the Knights. Source: Internet
Kalyn Ponga will have only three days to prepare for his Maroons debut, after a tough 80 minutes on Saturday. Source: Internet
Morgan's move from the bench to the custodian role has seen Broncos playmaker Anthony Milford slide onto the bench ahead of Knights sensation Kalyn Ponga. Source: Internet