Tonga's Sevens team will leave for Fiji tomorrow to compete in the 2013 Uprising 7's Tournament in Lautoka from January 18-19.

Coach Eddie Waqa announced his team, and included two new comers, Manu Tu'ifua from Mu'a and Tevita Mu'a from the Havelu Rugby Club.

Kilifi Latu will captain the team. Tonga will play local teams Lici Police, Lomaiviti Barbarians and Digicel Fiji Barbarians. 

The tournament will be their last competition before the Wellington 7's on February 1-2. 

The team will have good advice from the coaching staff of four that includes two Fijians, Former Fiji 7's Coach Eddie Waqa as Head Coach and Iliesa Tora as Manager.

Veteran Tongan 7's player Tevita Tuifua is Assistant Coach, and Semisi Fonua as Trainer.

Team

1. Fe'ofa'aki Holo'ia, prop

2. Josateki Veikune, prop

3. Paula Kata, prop/hooker

4. Fautasi Tonga, prop/hooker

5. Kilifi Latu, captain

6. Atelea Okati, sweeper

7. Sa'aia Palei, playmaker

8. Manu Tu'ifua, rover

9. Tevita Halaifonua, wing/playmaker

10. Samisoni Hafoka, wing

11. Siale Talakai, wing/halfback

12. Tevita Ma'u, wing

Management 

Eddie Waqa, Coach

Tevita Tu'ifua, Assistant Coach

Semisi Fonua, Trainer

Iliesa Tora, Manager