TRU names 'Ikale Tahi 2017 team [1]
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 22:39. Updated on Monday, July 3, 2017 - 22:20.
The ‘Ikale Tahi team for its up-coming test matches against Wales, the Flying Fijians, and Manu Samoa was released by the Tonga Rugby Union this afternoon, 8 June.
The ‘Ikale Tahi is scheduled to play Wales at Eden Park, Auckland on June 16, then against the Manu Samoa on 1 July and the Flying Fijians on 8 July at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa.
Team List
Prop Ben Tameifuna – Racing 92
Prop Latu Talakai – Waikato
Prop Siegfried Fisi'ihoi – Waikato
Prop Sila Puafisi – CS Brive
Prop Siua Halanukonuka – Otago Highlanders
Prop/Hooker Sione Lea – Taranaki
Hooker Paula Ngauamo – Mont De Marsan Hooker
Suliasi Taufalele – Counties ManukauLock Dan Faleafa – SC ALBI
Lock Leva Fifita – Waikato
Lock Steve Mafi – Castres
Backrow Jack Ram – Doncaster Knights
Backrow Michael Faleafa – Northland
Backrow Nili Latu – Newcastle Falcons
Backrow Sione Tau – Agen
Backrow Valentino Mapapalangi – Leicester Tigers
Halfback Leon Fukofuka Ha’avakatolo – Crusaders
Halfback Sonatane Takulua – Newcastle Falcons
Flyhalf Kali Hala – Counties Manukau
Flyhalf Latiume Fosita – Auckland
Inside Back Siale Piutau – Bristol
Inside Back Tevita Taufui – Waikato
Inside Back Viliami Tahitua – Yamaha
Outside Back 'Atieli Pakalani – Southern Districts
Outside Back Cooper Vuna – Worcester Warriors
Outside Back David Halaifonua Tukulalo – Gloucester
Outside Back Nafi Tu'itavake – Northampton Saints
Outside Back Kiti Taimani – Grammar TEC
Extended Training Squad
Hooker/No. 8 Sione Lolohea – Sila Pelu Ua
Prop Phil Kite – NRC
Lock Harrison Mataele – North Harbour
Backrow Otenili Moala – Waikato
Backrow Vainanuma Manu – Apifo'ou
Halfback Sefo Ma'ake Feletoa – Bulldogs
Outside Back Tuihakavalu Ika – Toloa Old Boys