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Roughly same squad with few new editions.

I guess we did get the short end of the stick. The reason for playing Japan in France is to limit travel costs. Because the majority of our team are Europe based it cost less. I'm pretty sure it's either the English Saxons or the Actually Barbarians Rfc.

Tonga's End of year tour confirmed. English Barbarians Japan Romania Here's a recent interview with head coach Toutai Kefu. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/335247/sport-tonga-talk-up-chances-in-world-cup-pool-of-death

We beaten France 1999 and 2011 Argentina we have played once. If we build a good team will even our chances. Fiji I reckon we outplayed them just errors and excution cost us that game. Defence upfront is good just scatter defense we lack.

Thats another of way of looking at it. If this is the world cup to prove ourselves why not aganist 3 tier one nations.

So Fiji win 31-16 Samoa the positive is Tonga get automatic qualification Oceania 2. The downside is we are in Pool C.Hard work ahead.

Will Helu he's been everywhere he can be a handy winger when not injured. But guess he fell out of favour with Tonga. Hope he does well over there.

It was a great tour I think the whole Tongan community here were supporting the Lions. Everyone was behind Taulupe and Mako. It got to a point where Lions jerseys were worn to Church services with the traditional Tongan attire. Though I was truly behind my country of birth the All Blacks, we...

Great news both unions are getting the recognition they desreve. Let's hope this is the beginning of something bigger.

The game was free to air so no revenue was generated from that and if there was it would have not gone to the TRU. It's such a shame but like I said it's the reality for us. Players really sacrifice alot just to play for us. Look at our playing kit even college rugby have a more better kit. That...

Just to be clear that's $ 6000.00 TOP divided by 3 tests so $2000.00 per test-match thanks to the government for this. But concerning player travel it is usually Pacific Nations Cups were players are forced to cover their own expenses. Autumn tours are usually covered for by World Rugby. Hope...

http://matangitonga.to/2017/07/11/tongan-spirit-great-advantage-professionalism-wins-says-toutai-kefu Imagine the prospects of that great read.

On other news each Tongan player recieved TP $ 6000.00 (3796.59 NZD) for the 3 tests matches (Wales, Samoa, and Fiji) and their return airfares paid for. This is a step forward though this was all paid for by the government by request of the TRU. It is great news it may seem like peanuts...

Thanks for the support mate.

Highlights from the weekend. Fiji won 14 - 10 Tonga. Tonga wait on Samoa vs Fiji this weekend to see if we qualify for RWC 2019 (Oceania 2) Pool C. If Samoa win or lose with bouns point we will go through to playoff with Europe.

It's been a long time since this forum has been active. But I'll try to keep up with updates concerning everything and anything on Tongan Rugby.

Yeah it was a good game it could of went either way, credit to Fiji great squad. So with the bonus losing point we finish with 6 points. If Samoa win or lose within 7 they will go through. Which will take us to Playoff qualifier.

Fiji win 14 -10 a try each two late penalties cost us the game.But keeping it positive this a ever improving squad young squad. So all depends on Samoa vs Fiji for Oceania 2.

If Tonga lose this weekend against Fiji, it is most certainly we will miss out on the to avaliable Oceania spots. So it will come down to playoff between Europe2, winner preceding to Pool A. From Tonga's prespective this pool is highly favourable.

Was a good win for Wales. Thought Samoa would have got this one due to home advantage and a more experience squad. Wales were patient and grinded out a nice win.