'Ikale Tahi snatch victory in France [1]
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 20:22. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
TONGA'S national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi ended its tour of Europe on a high note with a 28-27 victory over the French Barbarians on Friday evening, November 26 at Grenoble.
Planet Rugby reported in the first half the 'Ikale Tahi was down
27-9 against the French but they made a dramatic come back in the second half and scored three tries in the last 15 minutes to snatch the victory 28-27.
The three tries were scored by Viliami Helu, Mateo Malupo and Ueleni Fono.
The 'Ikale Tahi has had a successful European tour this month after defeating Italy A 16-9 on November 19 at Biella, Italy.
'Ikale Tahi team on Friday
1. Semisi Telefoni
2. Ephraim Taukafa
3. Kisi Pulu
4. Sakuraemosi Kauhenga
5. Tukulua Lokotui
6. Sione Kalamafoni
7. Finau Maka captain
8. Samiu Vahafolau
9. Tomasi Palu
10. Samisoni Fisilau
11. Mateo Malupo
12. Andrew Mailei
13. Alaska Taufa
14. William Helu
15. Vungakoto Lilo, vice captain
Reserve
16. Ilaisa Ma'asi
17. 'Ofa Fainga'anuku
18. Viliami Pola
19. Lisiate Fa'aoso
20. Uelenitoni Fono
21. Soane Havea
22. 'Isilei Matakaiongo Tupou .