The 'Ikale Tahi Squad for 2005 was announced on Saturday night following a final trial game at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa in the afternoon.

The 2005 Tri ...– Nations Rugby Tournament between Tonga, Fiji and Samoa will begin on June 25 with Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi playing the first test match against the Manu Samoa at Samoa.

On July 2 the 'Ikale Tahi will play against Fiji in Fiji followed by two test matches against Fiji on July 16 and against Samoa on July 23 at Teufaiva Stadium, Tonga.

'IKALE TAHI SQUAD FOR 2005

Props

1. Taufa...’ao Filise, NZ

2. Kafalosi Tonga, Tonga

3. Kisi Pulu, UK

4. Fotu...’aika Naitoko, Tonga

5. Kana Fakava, Tonga

Hookers

1. ...‘Aleki Lutui, NZ

2. Viliami Ma...’asi, UK

3. 'Ifalemi Taukafa, UK

Locks

1. Viliami Vaki, Italy

2. Mosese Makasini, Tonga

3. Lisiate Fa...’aoso, Tonga

4. Benhur Kivalu, Japan

Loose Forwards

1. Sione Niu, Tonga

2. Rodney Mahe, Tonga

3. Kulisitofa Hala...’ufia, UK

4. Sione Tu...’amoheloa, UK

5. Ueleni Fono, Tonga

6. Manu Tu...’ipulotu, UK

7. Siope Kapeli, Tonga

8. Matini Tupou, Tonga

Halfs

1. Soane Havea, Tonga

2. Siaosi Taufa, NZ

First Fives

1. Fangatapu ...‘Apikotoa, Tonga

2. Movete ...‘Oto...’ota, UK

Centres

1. Hudson Tonga...’uiha, Tonga

2. Keni Fisilau, UK

3. Sione Mone Tu...’ipulotu, UK

4. Sione Taukapo, Tonga

5. Andrew Ma...’ilei, NZ

Wings

1. Tevita Vaikona, UK

2. Seti Kiole, UK

3. Samuela Lisala, Tonga

4. Taniela Tulia, Tonga

Full Backs

1. Pierre Hola, Japan

2. Sila Va...’enuku, Tonga

Management

Coach ...– Viliami ...‘Ofahengaue

Assistant Coach ...– Siaosi ...‘Atiola

Manager ...– Sione Petelo

Ti Va...’enuku

Nafe Tufui