The Tongan National Under-19 rugby team to represent Tonga to the World Championship to be held in Durban, South Africa in March was announced on 16 February.

The Team -

Hookers: Tau'ataina Samisoni

Soane Lakalaka

Props: Paea Sisitoutai

Siaosi Hurell

'Isileli Fataua

'Etuini Pongi

Locks: Lopeti Liku

Kaufusitu'a Manoa

Tevita Tangi

Looseprop:Sione 'Onesi

Penisimani To'ia

Timote Militoni

Taufa Pepa

Lepula Latu'ila

Half Back:Morrison Damsey

Sepuloni Faupula

Fly Half:Manu 'Ahota'e'iloa

Lataimuli 'Anitoni

Midfield:Heamani Paea

Sione Leha'uli

Tupou Palu

Uinitoni Kakau

Wings:Sione Lavaka

Saula Ma'asi

Sonatane Sefanaia

Fullback: Mafile'o Piei

The officials who will be accompanying the team to South Africa are: Coach, Vaita Ueleni; team manager, Tu'amelie Faitu'a; trainer, Semisi Fonua; doctor, Dr Pifeleti.

The team will leave Tonga on March 16. The Championship runs from March 27 to April 12.