Tongan Rugby

The game’s global governing body voted to overhaul its one-nation-per-player policy late last year, enabling test-capped players to switch from one country to another after a three-year stand down period, provided they qualify for another nation via birthright.

Since the change in ruling, which came into effect on January 1, numerous players have become available to switch international allegiance, while many others will be able to do so later this year.

Leicester star Telusa Veainu starts at fullback with David Halaifonua pushed back to the bench by Coach Toutai Kefu.

Last week the team beat Spain 28-13 and Kefu said it wasn't a great performance.

"We left a lot of points out on the field. We committed way too many errors. Over 20 turnovers, 95 percent of those were unforced turnovers, so a lot of mistakes. I think you can put it down to probably first time playing together, limited preparation, so I am expecting a far more polished performance this week."