The ‘Ikale Tahi squad received their new off-field outfits donated by former English Prop Phil Vickery and his company Raging Bull, ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England 18 September to 31 October.

The Tongans, who were fitted with their new clothes after arriving ahead of their first World Cup match against Georgia on 19 September, went for a pink gingham check shirt with navy wool, cashmere sweater and smart chinos.

Vickery, a former Gloucester prop and owner of Raging Bull kits supplier said he is glad to help the country out and wants the public to get behind smaller rugby playing nations.

He told the Daily Mail that teams like Tonga bring a huge amount to any World Cup because they are passionate about rugby and hugely competitive.

“We at Raging Bull are providing them with their off-field outfits to help the guys feel and look the part of a professional team but long term they need more financial support to compete on a level playing field with the bigger nations," he said.