Mu’a Saints in Samoa for Marist International [1]
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 18:06
The Mu’a Saints are representing Tonga at the Marist Sports Week in Samoa, after departing Tonga on February 19.
Rugby League Samoa invited its Asia Pacific Members to compete in its Marist International Sports Week, Mu'a communication Officer, Col. (Rtd) Siamelie Latu said.
This is where Rugby League Samoa hosts its own RL9's annual competition, he said.
Mu’a Saints Rugby Club held fundraising concerts and collected $24,000 pa'anga to pay for their airfares.
The Village Council of Tatakamotonga also donated $2000 for their pocket money.
Meanwhile, the Pacific Games in Samoa will be held in July this year.
Squad
Vuna Tu’akalau (Captain)
Lekini Lolosuka (Co/Capt)
Palu Tu’akalau
Taitusi Teputepu
Siaosi Tu’ivailala
‘Atunaisa ‘Ilaiu
Taufu'i Ma’afu
Falakiko Paseka
Fangafo’ou Teulaka
Moteini Katoa
‘Ahosivi Lelenoa
Nusipalataha Ma’u
Sioana Tuakalau
Tukuafu Teaupa
Vaivalo Tu’akalau
Tevita Vola
Officials
Peni Tu’akalau (Team Manager)
Vilipele Uaisele (Assistant Manager)
Sakalaia Taufa (Head Coach)
Tavake Fangupo (Trainer)