Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 25-man Mate Ma'a Tonga team has been announced for their upcoming international against the Kiwis next week in Auckland.
The team is made up entirely of NRL based players, with Super League based players rested in the UK, such as Konrad Hurrell and Tuimoala Lolohea.
Vetern players such as Jason Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita, Tevita Pangai Jnr., Daniel Tupou, Joe Ofahengaue, and Kotoni Staggs, have all been named in the team.
New Zealand Rugby League has also announced its team, which has left out Kiwi star Shaun Johnson.
Mate Ma'a Tonga Squad:
Head Coach: Dean Young
- Tolotau Koula
- Daniel Tupou
- Siosifa Talakai
- Mosese Suli
- Sione Katoa
- Kotoni Staggs
- Talatau Amone
- Siosiua Taukieaho
- Siliva Havili
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Sitili Tupouniua
- Keaon Koloamatangi
- Jason Taumalolo
- Soni Luke
- Haumole Olakau’atu
- Tevita Pangai jnr
- Tevita Tatola
- Moeaki Fotuaika
- Will Penisini
- Isaiya Katoa
- Andrew Fifita
- Joe Ofahengaue
- Starford To’a
- Christian Tuipulotu
- Eliesa Katoa
