‘Ikale Tahi team to meet All Blacks [1]
Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 22:14. Updated on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 10:07.
Head coach Mana ‘Otai has named the 'Ikale Tahi to face New Zealand this Saturday (Tonga time) in their final pool match of the Rugby World Cup.
Captain Nili Latu will lead out a side that is looking to finish the pool round with determination and heart, stated the Tonga Rugby Union.
The team is largely unchanged from the team against Argentina, with Latiume Fosita coming in at number 12 in place of Sione Piukala.
Meanwhile, Steve Mafi is at number 19 with ‘Uili Kolo’ofa’i and Hale T. Pole, while Jack Ram returns at number 20.
‘Ikale Tahi team
- Soane Tonga'uiha
- Elvis Taione
- Halani 'Aulika
- Tukulua Lokotui
- Joe Tu'ineau
- Sione Kalamafoni
- Nili Latu
- Viliami Ma'afu
- Sonatane Takulua
- Kurt Hansen Morath
- Fetu'u Vainikolo
- Latiume Fosita
- Siale Piutau
- Telusa Veainu
- Vungakoto Lilo
- Paula Ngauamo
- Sona Taumalolo
- Sila Puafisi
- Steve Mafi
- Jack Ram
- Samisoni Fisilau
- Viliami Tahitu'a
- Will Helu