Former Springboks coach, Jake White will be the technical advisor to Mana 'Otai, the head coach of the 'Ikale Tahi during their European tour 8-22 November.

In confirming the appointment today, Mana said he was looking forward to meeting him in London when the 'Ikale Tahi players and the management team gather there on 24-25 November before they depart to Georgia.

Jake White was the Head Coach for the Springboks when they won the World Cup in 2007. He was also the coach for the Super Rugby franchise Brumbies in 2013, and the Sharks in 2014.

There is a speculation that a mixture of South African and Tongan styles rugby is probably what the 'Ikale Tahi has been waiting for.

The 'Ikale Tahi scheduled games during their 2014 European Tour:

• 8 November, Tonga v Georgia, Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Lokomotiv), Tbilisi, 17:00 pm
• 15 November, Tonga v USA, Kingsholm, Gloucester, UK, 16:45 pm
• 22 November, Tonga v Scotland, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland, 14:30.

'Ikale Tahi squad:

Props: Sona Taumalolo, Peni Tameifuna, Tevita Mailau, Taione Vea, Sila Puafisi.

Hookers: Vaea Taione, Paula Ngauamo, 'Aleki Lutui.

Locks: Tukulua Lokotui, Joe Tu'ineau, Lisiate Fa'aoso, Hale T. Pole.

Loose forwards: Nili Latu, Hemani Paea, Viliami Fihaki, Maama Vaipulu, Viliami Ma'afu.

Halfbacks: Sonatane Tkulua, Thomas Palu, Taniela Moa.

First-fives: Latiume Fosita, Kurt Morath, Liueli Simote.

Backs: Sione Piukala, Siale Piutau, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Daniel Kilioni, 'Otulea Katoa, David Halaifonua, Vungakoto Lilo.

Management:

Manager, Soape Tuʻiono.

Head Coach, Mana ʻŌtai; Technical Assistant, Jake White; Assistant Head Coach, Siua Taumālolo; Assistant Coach, Michael Casey; Strength & Conditioning Coach, Semisi Fonua.

High Performance Manager, Peter Harding, Logistic Manager, Lano Fonua; Video Analyst, Declan Orloff.

Doctor, Dr Fakaʻosi Pifeleti, Physio, Māvae ʻOtumuli; Physio, Tim Grey.