ʻIkale Tahi team to play Spain announced

Tonga Rugby Union has announced the ʻIkale Tahi team to play against Spain at the Campo Central University Ground, Madrid, Spain at 4:00pm, November 12.

Kaniva News reports the team is as follows:

Tevita Mailau – Perpignan – prop

Paula Ngauamo – Mont de Marsan – hooker

Siua Halanukonuka – Otago Highlanders – prop

Steve Mafi – Castres – lock

Joe Tuineau – Dax – lock

Dan Faleafa – Sc Albi – loose forward/lock

Jack Ram – Auckland Blues – loose forward

Tevita Koloamatangi – Waikato Chiefs – loose forward/lock

Sonatane Takulua – Newcastle Falcons – halfback

Kali Hala – Counties – inside back

Fetuu Vainikolo – Oyonnax – outside back

Latiume Fosita – Auckland – inside back

Siale Ppiutau – Yamaha – inside back – (captain)

Nafi Tuʻitavuki – Northhalpton

David Halaifonua – Gloucester, UK

The reserves are:

16 Elvis Taione Kolomotu’a – Exeter Chiefs (UK)
17 Sione Lea – Taranaki (NZ)
18 Paea Fa’anunu – Dax (Fr)
19 Valentino Mapapalangi –  Manawatu (NZ)
20 Kotoni Ale – Manly (Aus)
21 Tomasi Palu – Wellington (NZ)
22 Tevita Taufu’i – Waikato (NZ)
23 Fetuli Paea – Sila Pelu Ua (TON)