Tonga’s ‘Ikale Tahi team for the Pacific Nations Cup 2016 that starts this week at the ANZ Stadium in Suva, Fiji was officially announced by the Tonga Rugby Union.
This is the ‘Ikale Tahi’s first attempt to earn entry to the Rugby World Cup Japan 2019.
The team assembled in Tongatapu last week and training before departing for Fiji yesterday.
Tonga will play against Fiji on June 11, Georgia on June 18 and Samoa June 25.
‘Ikale Tahi
Sione Faletau, Counties Manukau
Ben Tameifuna, Racing Metro 92
Eddie ‘Aholelei, London Welsh
Sila Puafisi, Glasglow
Kama Sakalia, Counties Manukau
Elvis Taione, Exeter Chiefs
Sione Angaaelangi, Counties Manukau
Uili Kolo’ofa’i, Jersey
‘Opeti Fonua, Leicester Tigers
Daniel Faleafa, SC Albi
Jack Ram, Auckland Blues
Nili Latu, Newcastle
Sione Kalamafoni, Gloucester
Sione Tau, Agen
Viliami Fihaki, Sale Sharks
Mikaele Mafi, Otago
Sonatane Takulua, Newcastle
Wayne Ngaluafe, West Harbour
Latiume Fosita, Auckland
Martin Naufahu, Melbourne Rising
Nafitalai Tu’itavake, Narbonne
Taniela Kilioni, Grenoble
Tevita Halaifonua, Gloucester
Viliami Hakalo, Nottingham
Viliami ‘Iongi, San Francisco
Apakuki Ma’afu, Sydney NRC
Kali Hala, Counties Manukau
‘Otulea Katoa, Edinburgh
Management
Toutai Kefu, Head Coach
Sateki Tu’ipulotu, Assistant Coach
Siua Taumalolo, Assistant Coach
Tevita Taumoepeau, Scrum Coach
Joh Fifita, Video Analyst
Mavae ‘Otumuli, Physio
Penisimani Poloniati, doctor
Siaosi Faka’osi, Team Manager
Semisi Fonua....