The ‘Ikale Tahi side to face Argentina on Sunday has been named with Telusa Veainu, Paula Ngauamo and Malietoa Hingano all returning to the starting side from injuries.
Via the bench, sees the return of Steve Mafi and new call up to the Rugby World Cup Squad, Latiume Fosita who comes in for the injured Kurt Morath, who has departed the World Cup with a throat injury.
‘Ikale Tahi Head Coach Toutai Kefu said: “We have had a good look at our first match against England and there were some things for us to take out of that match to improve and a lot of positives too.
“Argentina are a world class side and we have seen time and time again how well they can perform on the International stage.
“This is going to be one of the toughest challenges this team has faced, but we’re really looking forward to the challenge.”
Tonga will play Argentina kicking off at 2.45pm on Saturday at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City.
1. Siegfried 'Fisiihoi, Pau, 10 caps 2. Paula Ngauamo, Agen, 19 caps 3. Ben Tameifuna, Racing Metro, 12 caps 4. Sam Lousi, Hurricanes, 5 caps 5. Halaleva Fifita, Grenoble, 15 caps 6. Sione Kalamafoni, Leicester, 33 caps 7. Zane Kapeli, Bay of Plenty, 7 caps 8. Maama Vaipulu, Castres, 9 caps 9. Sonatane Takulua, Newcastle Falcons, 35 caps 10. James Faiva, Silverstorm, El Salvador, 6 caps 11. David Halaifonua, Coventry, 34 caps 12. Siale Piutau (c), Bristol Bears, 40 caps 13. Malietoa Hingano, Bayonne, 4 caps 14. Vili Lolohea, Papatoetoe, 10 caps 15. Telusa Veainu, Leicester, 9 caps
Reserves 16. Sosefo Sakalia, Asia Pacific Dragons, 11 caps 17. Vunipola Fifita, Brumbies, 2 caps 18. Ma’afu Fia, Ospreys, 7 caps 19. Sitiveni Mafi, Castres, 32 caps 20. Nasi Manu, Treviso, 4 caps 21. Leon Fukofuka, Auckland, 8 caps 22. Latiume Fosita, 29 caps 23. Cooper Vuna, Newcastle Falcons, 14 caps