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Still waiting for the 31st player to be confirmed can only be 2 players in my Opinion. Either rumours in France are correct and Tameifuna is a chance for a surprise All Black selection ( pending if he isn't then he will turn out for Tonga)or its NRL star Andrew Fifita. What depth for tier 2...

Posted the Tongan Rugby World Cup Squad in the RWC15 thread one player to be finalised. No real surprises based on players named this would be my starting 23 15. Tevita Halaifonua 14. Telusa Veainu 13. Siale Piutau 12. Sione Piukala 11. Fetu'u Vainikolo 10. Kurt Morath 9. Sonatane...

TONGA ANNOUNCES 2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD Tonga Rugby Union President, Epi Taione, has today announced the squad to contest the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. With a mixture of youth and experience, Tonga is set to face the challenges presented by four distinct and unique teams; Georgia...

Based on reports out of camps in England (Cranleigh Rugby Club) Aleki Lutui has joined the squad. Cant see how he makes the squad especially at 37, He was apart of the dismal Line-out performance against Scotland last yr. Lutui still carries well, but runs far too upright that is ineffective...

Rumours out of France Ben Tameifuna to be a surprise selection. Although I can't see this happening I hope there are no truths to these reports.

Tim Nanai Williams used the Newly formed eligibility rule or loophole caused by Rugby 7's now being an Olympic sport. Previously a player was not able to play for more than 1 country regardless of ancestry or stand down periods. Tim Nanai Williams served the minimum requirement of 4 7's...

The squad should be named Early next week as Players were going to be notified at the end of this week before Camp. I've heard rumors that a few players were uncertain about their place within the squad for the World Cup because of the number of players who have now made themselves available...

NRL player Andrew Fifita to walk out on NRL and join up with Tonga http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/13/breaking-rumour-andrew-fifita-to-walk-away-from-nrl-play-rugby-for-tonga/ Don't know if I like the Idea I would prefer backrowers such as Lopeti Timani, Opeti Fonua, Tevita Koloamatangi...

For what its worth Tonga has reached a milestone climbing into the Top 10 of the World Rugby Rankings Full rankings 1 All Blacks - 92.72 2 Ireland - 86.89 3 Australia - 86.84 4 England - 85.40 5 South Africa - 84.37 6 Wales - 82.94 7 France - 79.74 8 Argentina - 79.17 9 Fiji - 77.04...

I've heard Moa left the squad because of the Injury. I'm not sure if hes ruled out of the World Cup though. Which is a huge loss in my opinion. Takalua is more than capable I just think his passing game and kicking game isnt as strong as Moa's, He does make up for it with his speed to the...

Probably declined to join the squad or fell out of Favor with the coach. Taniela Moa, Sonatane Takalua, Wayne Ngaluafe who have all played the equivalent or a higher level of Rugby are with the squad. I would rate Moa and Takalua above Fisilau havnt seen too much of Ngaluafe, but hes been...

I guess Tongan supporters can take comfort in the fact they won 3 games without really playing well. Hopefully they can get a few more players before the World Cup.

Massive boost to any side very unlucky not to have got an All Black cap, But with Kieran Read, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw, Victor Vito, and Liam Messam it was abit of a log jam in the backrow department. At only 26 we may have yet to see the best of him. The Tongan coach has said they are...

Tonga has named an interesting Lineup to face Japan.Forced changes due to Injuries have 2 Hookers and 2 props on the bench. Exciting for Tongan supporters to see how Wayne Ngaluafe (Who has been apart of the Auckland Blues set up getting 2 caps) and Martin Naufahu who is apart of the Melbourne...

I think if we fielded this line up we could upset Argentina 15. David Halaifonua 14. Telusa Veainu 13. Siale Piutau 12. Willis Halaholo/Malietoa Hingano/Sione Piukala 11. Fetu'u Vainikolo 10. Kurt Morath 9. Taniela Moa 8. Nasi Manu 7. Nili Latu 6. Ma'ama Vaipulu 5. Sam Wykes 4. Steve Mafi...

Tameifuna has signed for Racing Metro so hes given up on the All Blacks jersey the question is does he want to wait 3 years and play for France or show up for Tonga. Lopeti Timani as well played out of his skin and was the form lock for Australia for most of the Super Rugby comp and still...

Tonga have a number of possible players to join the set up. They have so many "eligible" players but I wont include younger players who most likely would be waiting for a Call up to tier 1 Nation sides. Kisi Pulu(Perpignan), Ben Tameifuna(Waikato Chiefs), Tolu Latu(NSW Waratahs),Paula...

Tonga didn't pick the strongest of combinations throughout the PNC like Samoa they have a lot of names missing. They rested more for the game against USA and even though they won the manner in which they did wouldn't be encourage lack of structure having a domino effect on everything else...

Very poor display by both teams. Both sides made a heap of changes, But as a Tongan supporter this PNC hasn't been encouraging to watch. Tonga seem to lack a game plan. Players don't seem to work hard enough to get into shape while the halfback seems to guess who he is passing to. This has to...

dissapinting news for Tonga Nasi Manu wants to hold on for a call up in 3 years to represent Scotland. http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2015/07/edinburgh-new-signing-nasi-manu-open-to-scotland-call/