Tonga A team to play Junior Japan [1]
Monday, March 7, 2016 - 16:50. Updated on Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 15:12.
The Tonga A team to play against the Junior Japan at the opening of the 2016 World Rugby Pacific Challenge on Tuesday 8 March in Suva, was announced today.
The team consists of local players selected from the Lavengamalie Rugby Competition aimed to develop the local pool of talent for the future, stated Tonga Rugby Union.
The game will be held at the ANZ Stadium in Suva. Tonga A will also play against Samoa A and Fiji Warriors.
Tonga A
- Vakaolafehi Pole’o, loose head prop
- Taimikovi Fangatua, hooker
- Sailosi Malimali, tighthead prop
- Vainanuma Manu, left lock
- Charlie Pahulu, right lock
- Timote Paseka, left flanker
- Bruce Folau, right flanker
- Sione Lolohea, captain No.8
- Sosefo Ma’ake, scrum half
- Patelesio ‘One’one, fly half
- Tu’ihakavalu Ika, left wing
- Alfred Hausia, left centre
- Siosaia Palei, right centre
- ‘Atelea Moa, right wing
- Samuela Fiefia, full back
- Sione Vaea, front row
- ‘Isitolo Tu’umotoa, front row
- ‘Aisea To’a, front row
- Solomome Lavaka
- Joji Tu’ipulotu
- Mateo Malupo
- Fe’ofa’aki Kaumavae
- Lemeki Moala