Tonga A's 30 man squad for the Pacific Rugby Cup Tournament 2012 will play Australia's Waratahs on February 17, in the first leg of the tournament in Sydney.

Head Coach 'Isitolo Maka selected the Tonga A squad before they departed Tonga on February 14. The team includes the best of the local rugby players led by Finau Tupa, a talented back rower from Fasi Ma'ufanga Rugby Club.

Tonga A will play seven games on this tour, with four matches against development teams of the Australian Super Rugby franchises in Australia, and three against development side teams of the New Zealand Rugby franchises.

The last leg of the tournament will be played in October, when Tonga A will meet Samoa A and the Fiji Warriors to determine the championship of the Pacific Rugby Cup 2012.

Tonga A squad

1. Hosea Saumaki, Toloa
>2. Uluakimano Filimohe, Havelu
3. Soane Leger, Kolofo'ou
4. Sione 'Aho, Spartans
5. Tevita Ula, Fasi Ma'ufanga
6. Sakalia Sili, Marist
7. Mataiasi 'Aholelei, Toloa
8. Isileli Hufanga, Toloa
9. Otulea Fifita, Spartans
10. Taukolonga Tava, Toa ko Ma'afu
11. Makasini Lutua, Fatumu
12. Viliami Pola, Toloa
13. Alovili Ahofono, Marist
14. Mohetau Kolotau, TDS
15. Vainanuma Manu, Marist
16. Akameta Feao, Toloa
17. Finau Tupa, Fasi Ma'ufanga
18. Mahe Fangupo, Havelu
19. Petelo Tupou, Marist
20. Samisoni Masima, Sila Pelu Ua
21. Mahe Paseka, Toloa
22. Sosefo Fahiua, Toa ko Ma'afu
23. Osaiasi Filipine, Te'ekiu
24. Usaia Kalamafoni, Sila Pelu Ua
25. Kelepi Halafihi, Spartans
26. Kilifi Latu Spartans
27. Samiuela Vea, Vaini
28. Maleko Latu, Marist
29. Soane Lakalaka, Marist
30. Otulea Katoa, Spartans

Management

'Isitolo Maka, Head Coach, John McKee, Technical Advisor, Semisi Fonua, Team Manager.

Schedule

Australia series

February 17, Tonga A v Waratahs
February 26, Tonga A v Junior Waratahs
March 1, Tonga A v Queensland
March 4, Tonga A v Brumby Runners

NZ series

March 9, Tonga A v Blues Development
March 15, Tonga A v Crusader Knights
March 19, Tonga A v Highlanders Development.