'Ikale Tahi team for Friday's international in Tonga

‘Ikale Tahi, captain Ben Tameifuna and vice-captain Malakai Fekitoa, Captain's Run at Teufaiva Stadium on 11 July, ahead of their match with Italy in Nuku'alofa on Friday 12 July 2024. Photo: Tupou Vaipulu / Matangi Tonga

By Tupou Vaipulu Jr.

The ‘Ikale Tahi, captained by Ben Tameifuna, is set to clash with Italy at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa this Friday 12 July 2024, with kick-off set for 3:30pm Tonga time. Tonga Rugby Union and the ‘Ikale Tahi management released their Team List on 10 July.

The 'Ikale Tahi arrived on Monday 1 July while Italy's Gli Azzuri was expected to arrive later today.

Team List:

1. Isikeli Fukofuka
2. Sekope Moli
3. Ben Tameifuna (C)
4. Adam Coleman
5. Harison Mataele
6. Siosiua Kaifa
7. Fotu Lokotui
8. Viliami Taulani
9. Aisea Halo
10. James Faiva
11. Hosea Saumaki
12. Malakai Fekitoa (VC)
13. Fetuli Paea
14. Fine Inisi
15. Taniela Filimone
16. Sosefo Sakalia
17. Tau Kolomatangi
18. Jethro Felemi
19. Kelemete Finau
20. Kuki Moala-liava’s
21. Manu Paea
22. Semisi Ma’asi
23. Nikola Foliaki

Italy's lineout has not been confirmed.