'Isitolo names 30 man 'Ikale Tahi squad for Fiji [1]
Monday, August 8, 2011 - 22:21. Updated on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 09:54.
THE 'Ikale Tahi head coach 'Isitolo Maka this afternoon, August 8 announced the 30-man squad for the 'Ikale Tahi's two pre Rugby World Cup test matches with the Flying Fijians in Fiji on Saturday, August 13 and Friday August 19. The 'Ikale Tahi team will leave for Fiji tomorrow morning, Tuesday August 9, 2011.
'Isitolo said these two tests are the last hit out and dress rehearsal for the Rugby World Cup.
"These two matches with Fiji are vitally important to our preparation and our cohesion as a team. The 30 man squad traveling to Fiji is another stage of the RWC team selection process and there are still many opportunities for players to perform. We continue to welcome the prayers and support of the country as we move closer to the opening game," said 'Isitolo.
The 30-man squad for Fiji:
Hooker
1. 'Aleki Lutui
2. Ephraim Taukafa
3. 'Aloisio 'Ilaisa Ma'asi
Props
4. Soane Longopoa Tonga'uiha
5. Faka'anaua ki 'Alisona Taumalolo
6. Tonga Lea'aetoa
7. Taufa'ao Filise
8. Halani 'Aulika
Locks
9. Joseph Tu'ineau
10. Kelekolio Paino Hehea
11. Sione Lamipeti Ngalu Timani
12. Lisiate Fa'aoso
Blindside
13. Sione Ma'ake Kalamafoni
14. Tukulua 'Atu Lokotui
Openside
15. Finau Maka (Captain)
16. Sione Fale ki he Fohe Vaiomo'unga
No. 8
17. Viliami Suaesi Ma'afu
18. Samiu Kaufusi Vahafolau
Halfback
19. Taniela Moa
20. Samisoni Fisilau
21. Tomasi Taufo'ou Palu
First 5/8
22. Kurt Stanley Morath
Centre
23. Andrew Kautonga Ma'ilei
24. Latu 'Alipate Fatafehi
25. Siale Vailea Piutau
26. Sukanaivalu Ikavuka Hufanga
Wings
27. William Helu
28. Fetu'umoana Vainikolo
29. Viliame Volavola 'Iongi
Fullback
30. Vungakoto Filimone Lilo
Reserves in Tonga
1. Kisi Pulu
2. Joshua Lavamofa'oa Afu
3. Tevita Haniteli Ula
4. Viliami Pasuka Mapakaitolo
5. 'Amanaki Vatikani
6. Hudson Tonga'uiha
7. Mateo Vakatalau Malupo
8. Alaska Nikolasi Taufa
9. Semisi Fonua Telefoni
Management Team
'Isitolo Maka, 'Ikale Tahi Head Coach
Toutai Kefu, Skills Coach
Siua Taumalolo, Backs Coach
John McKee, Technical Adviser
'Etoni Tonga, Team Manager
Dr Sione Latu, Team Doctor
LeeVan Santos, Physiotherapist
Matthew Blair, Strength & Conditioner
Chris Boyd, Skills Coach