Tonga 7s squad announced for NZ Sevens [1]
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 19:11
Tonga has announced its squad, led by Captain Tana Fotofili, for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Hamilton, New Zealand, which kicks off tomorrow, 26 January.
After a four-year absence, this is the first time Tonga is taking part in the series. They will take on USA, England and Samoa in Pool B.
Pool A includes Australia, Argentina, Wales and Fiji, and in Pool C, South Africa take on Scotland, France and Kenya.
Pool D includes hosts New Zealand, Spain, Canada, and Japan.
Tonga’s first match is against USA at 11:06am (Tongan time) tomorrow. They will play England at 2.32pm (Tongan time) and Samoa at 6:44pm (Tongan time).
Tonga 7s team:
- Tana Fotofili (C)
- Edward Sunia
- Tali Finau
- Lotu Inisi
- Fetuli Paea
- Sione Tupou
- Taniela Samita
- Fine Inisi
- Maui Hausia
- Atieli Pakalani
- John Tapueluelu
- Otu Mausia
- Potolaka Maake
Head coach: Tevita Tuifua