The 'Ikale Tahi 30-member team for the Rugby World Cup will be announced on August 14, Joe Fifita, the media liaison officer of Tonga Rugby Union confirmed today.

However, it is understood the TRU is also saying that the training squad will leave Tonga for Auckland on August 11. Then the full 30-man 'Ikale Tahi RWC team will be announced on August 14 before they meet an Auckland A side for their first warm-up game.

The 'Ikale Tahi is scheduled to depart New Zealand for the United Kingdom on August 18 where they will have their second warm-up game against Sale on August 24.

On September 2 the 'Ikale Tahi squad will go to Paris, France, for the commencement of the Rugby World Cup. The 'Ikale Tahi in Pool A will play against England, South Africa, the Manu Samoa, and the American Eagles. The 'Ikale Tahi World Cup schedule is: American Eagles September 12, Manu Samoa September 16, Springboks September 22, and England September 28.

While the coach, the team management and the players are preparing for the battle ahead in France, the TRU officials and ex-officials are embroiled in a feud that has resulted in a Supreme Court Order to be served on the TRU's CEO Siosaia Fonua. Chief Justice A. Ford ordered that the President of the Tonga Rugby Football Union, Baron Vaea was authorized and directed to convene the Annual General Meeting of the Union which, in terms of the Union's Constitution and Rules should have been convened prior to 31 December 2006.The AGM is to be held on or before Friday, August 24.

Squad camp

The 'Ikale Tahi 40-man Squad announced on July 18 have been in camp since July 19.

Props

1. Toma Toke, Tonga

2. Mosese Moala, France

3. Taufa'ao Filise, England

4. Tevita Taumoepeau, England

5. Soane Tonga'uiha, England

6. Sateki Mata'u, Tonga

Hookers

7. Ephraim Taukafa, England

8. 'Aleki Lutui, England

9. Feki Moala, Tonga

Locks

10. Paino Hehea, France

11. 'Inoke Afeaki, France

12. Lisiate Fa'aoso, New Zealand

13. Sione Kalamafoni, Tonga

14. 'Emosi Kauhenga, Japan

Flankers

15. 'Otenili Langilangi, ('Otenili Latu) New Zealand

16. Hale Pole, New Zealand

17. Finau Maka, France

18. Viliami Vaki, France

19. Chris Hala'ufia, England

No. 8s

20. Samiu Vahafolau, France

21. Lotu Filipine, Japan

Halfbacks

22. Soane Havea, Tonga

23. 'Enele Taufa, Tonga

24. Sikuti Vunipola, Australia

Flyhalf

25. Pierre Hola, Japan

26. Fangatapu 'Apikotoa, Tonga

27. Tevita Tu'ifua, New Zealand

28. Movete 'Oto'ota, Tonga

Inside Centres

29. 'Epeli Taione, Australia

30. Kaiongo Tupou, Tonga

Centres

31. Hudson Tonga'uiha, Tonga

32. Suka Hufanga, France

33. Siua Taumalolo, Engaland

Wingers

34. Sam Satui, Australia

35. Ualosi Kailea, Tonga

36. Seti Kiole, New Zealand

37. 'Aisea Havili, England

38. Viliami Hakalo, France

Fullbacks

39. Vunga Lilo, Tonga

40. Sione Tu'ipulotu, Japan