2023 Sevens Challenger Series

Tonga Sevens challenged

Coach Tevita Tuifua has had to make do with players training at bases in Tonga, Australia and New Zealand, with no time to train together.

Tuifua said the lack of finance has not been any help.

"We have had a tough time preparing. Our players were all over the place because we just did not have the funds to get them together," he said.

The team is now in South Africa trying to adapt and get their focus on this weekend's first round of the competition.