Tonga’s AFL (Australian Football) team overmatched India in its opening game of the AFL world cup in Melbourne, yesterday Sunday 10 August. Tonga scored 172 points while India managed only 6.

Tonga will take on a formidable South Africa on Wednesday August 13. There are 12 teams in the AFL World Cup (officially known as the International Cup). Tonga’s pool includes India, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Pakistan.

There is also a women’s division of the International World Cup. Tonga’s Women’s team played their first game yesterday, outclassed by a Canadian team 31 – 7. The women’s team will play Ireland this Wednesday.

Tonga Thunder (Men's Team)

Tohi Okati, Tevita Maamaloa, Feleti Ta’ai, Sione Halafuka, ‘Isileli Palaiti, Kelekolio Kolofale, Natani Lihau, ‘Otetisii Tu’ifua, Mosese Lefai, James Maka, Malakai Fukofuka, Sesita Vaiomo’unga, Hae’ele Finau, Tevita Lepa, Seleti Hopoate, Lote Palaiti, Tu’uhefohe Latu, Sione Loni, Rodney Pita, Kinania Palaiti, Semisi Tuaefe, Piokalafi Nai, Alex Fakatoumafi, Peni Mahina, Kisione Taulani, Uinikoni Kivalu, Ma’ake Langi, Maka Tavake, Samuela Pani, Setefano Nau

Tonga Storm (Women's Team)

Meliame Vaioleti, Tonga Fukofuka, ‘Amelia Mataongo, Mokalei Faiva, Takilotu Lelenga, Heivaha Longani, ‘Otolose Tenifa, Edner Lelenga, ‘Amina Huni, Seluvi Faka’ilota’u, Joan ‘Iongi, Monika Sekona, Malia Kuli, Nina ‘Alofaki, ‘Ana Tahaafe, Makelesi Hu’akau, Lavenita Finau, Nelma Ongolea, Maria Afuha’amango, Malia Hufanga, Kailata Timani, Liana Motuliki, Falahola Manu