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  1. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    Roughly same squad with few new editions.
  2. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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.
  3. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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
  4. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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.
  5. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

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

    Tongan rugby

    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.
  7. Tautahi

    Romanian Rugby

    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.
  8. Tautahi

    Overall thoughts on the Lions tour

    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...
  9. Tautahi

    Georgia and Romania to participate in an 6N plus 2 tournament.

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

    Tongan rugby

    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...
  11. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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...
  12. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

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

    Tongan rugby

    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...
  14. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    Thanks for the support mate.
  15. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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.
  16. Tautahi

    Tongan rugby

    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.
  17. Tautahi

    Rugby World Cup 2019 Qualifying & Repechage Tournament

    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.
  18. Tautahi

    Rugby World Cup 2019 Qualifying & Repechage Tournament

    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.
  19. Tautahi

    Rugby World Cup 2019 Qualifying & Repechage Tournament

    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.
  20. Tautahi

    June International Tests: Samoa vs. Wales (23/06/2017)

    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.
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