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'Ikale Tahi arrives in Tonga for upcoming matches

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

The 'Ikale Tahi team have arrived in Tonga earlier today, 1 July, in time for preparations for their upcoming matches this month at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa.

'Ikale Tahi's two games will be test matches against Italy and Spain this month, at Teufaiva Stadium, in Nuku'alofa.

Games at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa

12 July- Tonga v Italy
19 July- Tonga v Spain

The 'Ikale Tahi will also be taking on Fiji in September, as they compete for the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC).

Team List/Squad

Props

Tau Koloamatangi
Isikeli Fukofuka
Benjamin Va' inga Tameifuna
Jethro Felemi
Brad Leuila

Hookers

Sosefo Sakalia
Sekope Moli
Solomone Aniseko

Locks

Adam Coleman
Kelemete Finau Fetuli
Harison Mataele
Kaufononga Tausinga

Backrow

Fotu Lokotui
Lotu Inisi
Siosiua Kaifa
Sione Takai
Sione Tai Hifo
Viliami Taulani
Hapakuki Liava'a

Halfbacks

Siaosi Nai
Aisea Halo
Manu Paea

Fly-halves

James Faiva
Semisi Fakapulia Ma'asi
Tyler Pulini

Centres

Malakai Fekitoa
Fetuli Paea
Fine Jr Inisi
Viliami Fine
Nikolai Foliaki

Outside Backs

Telusa Veainu
Taniela Filimone
John Tu'i'ile'ila Tapueluelu
Samuel Tuitupou
Esau Filimoehala

Management Team

Head Coach, Tevita Tu’ifua
Assistant Coach, Nili Latu
Technical Advisor, Quddus Fielea
Scrum Coach, Pauliasi Manu
Lineout Coach, Joe Tu’ineau
Defence Coach, Viliami Ma’afu
Kicking and Skills Coach, Kurt Morath
Breakdown and Collision, Isi Fatani
Head of Athletic Performance, Semisi Fonua
Performance Analyst, Joh Fifita
Physiotherapist, Sosaia Vakasiuola
Doctor, Pafilio Tangitau
Personal Development Manager, Taufu’i Naufahu
Partnership Manager, Richard Weightman
Manager, Tilitili Puloka
Assistant Manager, Semisi Pomale