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<blockquote data-quote="IKALETAHI" data-source="post: 701141" data-attributes="member: 40455"><p>The reason Tonga doesnt always have their strongest squad is not all players accept the invitation to play. </p><p></p><p>Key players who have been missing from regular test who have previously represented.</p><p></p><p>Sona Taumalolo(Perpignan),Steve Mafi(Western Force),Halani Aulika(London Irish), and Tevita Koloamatangi(Waikato Chiefs). </p><p></p><p>I know Tonga have mentioned approaching Pauliasi Manu(Waikato Chiefs) and Ma'afu Fia(Otago Highlanders) only to have both decline. I am pretty sure they would have contacted Nasi Manu(Highlanders) and George Moala(Auckland Blues). With Moalas Tackle breaking ability, if he can tidy up other areas of his game he might be a chance for the All Blacks after the WOrld Cup exodus. I Know alot of players decline because they are told they are in contention for All Blacks selection. That was the case with Tameifuna, where the NZRFU told the IRB he was in the All Blacks plans. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully though players like Tameifuna, Nasi Manu, and George Moala opt for Tonga this year and take bigger money in France.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IKALETAHI, post: 701141, member: 40455"] The reason Tonga doesnt always have their strongest squad is not all players accept the invitation to play. Key players who have been missing from regular test who have previously represented. Sona Taumalolo(Perpignan),Steve Mafi(Western Force),Halani Aulika(London Irish), and Tevita Koloamatangi(Waikato Chiefs). I know Tonga have mentioned approaching Pauliasi Manu(Waikato Chiefs) and Ma'afu Fia(Otago Highlanders) only to have both decline. I am pretty sure they would have contacted Nasi Manu(Highlanders) and George Moala(Auckland Blues). With Moalas Tackle breaking ability, if he can tidy up other areas of his game he might be a chance for the All Blacks after the WOrld Cup exodus. I Know alot of players decline because they are told they are in contention for All Blacks selection. That was the case with Tameifuna, where the NZRFU told the IRB he was in the All Blacks plans. Hopefully though players like Tameifuna, Nasi Manu, and George Moala opt for Tonga this year and take bigger money in France. [/QUOTE]
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