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 Manukau

Lock 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