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King welcomes 'Ikale Tahi [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - 14:45.  Updated on Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 16:23.

Photos by Kalisi Tui'onuku

King George V farewells players as they depart the residence.



HM King George V with the Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele and the 'Ikale Tahi team at the front entrance of the 'Api Konisela.

Tonga's King George Tupou V happily welcomed home the victorious 'Ikale Tahi at the 'Api Konisela in Nuku'alofa this morning.

The king who was in high spirits congratulated the national rugby team and management for a job well done for Tonga.

The team, which consisted 12 of the players, were also equally happy to be reporting back to His Majesty their achievements in the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Led by Team Manager Angus Naupoto, Assistant Manager Talikava Palu and Coach Quddus Fielea, the team which included star players Finau Maka and Pierre Hola, also presented special gifts to His Majesty.

They concluded the occasion with a special performance of the sipitau on the front lawn of the 'Api Konisela.

Also present were HRH Princess Latufuipeka Tuku'aho and Hon Fanetupouvava'u Kaho as well as the players' families and fans.

The 'Ikale Tahi performs the sipitau for king led by Vungakoto Lilo.



'Ikale Tahi Management team led by Angus Naupoto, Talikava Palu and Quddus Fielea.



Ualosi Kailea, Finau Maka, Pierre Hola and Semisi Fonua.



Paino Hehea, 'Emosi Kauhenga, 'Enele Taufa, Kaiongo Tupou, Ualosi Kailea and Finau Maka.



Hon Fanetupouvava'u Kaho with 'Isileli Fatani, Sione Mone, Pierre Hola and Finau Maka.



Finau Maka with Princess Latufuipeka Tuku'aho.



Princess Latufuipeka and 'Ikale Tahi flyhalf Pierre Hola.



Finau Maka signs a young fan's t-shirt.



Sione Mone with some of his family in Tonga.



Kaiongo Tupou, Semisi Fonua and 'Emosi Kauhenga with fans.



Hale Pole, Pierre Hola and Finau Maka.



HM King George V.



HM King George V, Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele and Hon Tu'ivakano the Minister of Employment, Youth, Training and Sports.



The 'Ikale Tahi team with HM King George V at the 'Api Konisela.


 
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