The Tonga Rugby Union this morning, October 12, released the 'Ikale Tahi's schedule for its November tour of Britain, Italy and France.

The Chief Executive of the Tonga Rugby Union, Sakopo Lolohea, said that only three of the 29 players who make up the 'Ikale team are from Tonga and the rest will be selected from Tongan players who are currently playing professional rugby for clubs in the United Kingdom, France and Italy. The touring party will be made up of eight officials and 29 players.

The Tongan officials and three players will depart Tonga on October 22 and they will assemble in London with the rest of the players on October 26. The team will be announced before the officials and players leave Tonga on October 22.

Games Schedule:

3 Nov 'Ikale Tahi vs Newbury, London

6 nov 'Ikale Tahi vs Oxford University, Oxford

7 Nov Touring party depart London for Italy.

9 Nov 'Ikale Tahi vs Italy U25, Florence

12 Nov 'Ikale Tahi vs Italy, Prato, Italy (Test)

19 Nov 'Ikale Tahi vs France, Toulouse, France

26 Nov 'Ikale Tahi vs France A, Montpellier, France.

27 Nov Touring party depart Montpellier for London.

29 Nov Tongan officials and players depart London for Tonga vs Auckland.

1 Dec The touring party depart Auckland for Tonga.