The Tonga A rugby team collected two wins out of three games at the World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge 2017 held in Montevideo, Uruguay from October 7 – 15. Tonga A defeated Canada A (31 – 15) and Samoa A (31 – 28). Their only lost was to hosts Uruguay A (34 – 25).

Despite the disappointing loss to Uruguay, Tonga A ended the tournament on a positive note when they narrowly defeated Samoa A 31 -28 in what was perhaps the most exciting game of the tournament. The nail-biting contest could have gone either way with five tries scored by Tonga A and four scored by Samoa A.

The tournament winners were Argentina XV who completely outclassed all of their opponents. Argentina XV defeated Samoa A (85 – 14), Uruguay A (82 – 7) and Canada A (71 – 17).

Tonga A team list

Fetuli Paea (Captain), Paki Sonasi Afu, James Faiva, Paula Folau, Sione Ika, Feofaaki Kaumavae, Leiataua Kilifi, Solomone Kioa, Sione Lolohea, Sione Loseli, Makasini Lutua, Puniani Malafu, Vainanuma Manu, Samiu Muna, Taniela Naa, Soape Polutele, Aisea Puaka, Faiva Sailosi, Misinale Taukolo, Sosaia Tokai, Kuli Tonga, Katilimoni Tuipulotu, Heamatangi Tuivai, Sione Tupou, Loiola Vea, Atunaisa Fakaosi, Posiano Kamoto, Topui Sekona.

Isileli TupouFatani (Coach).