Vuna named in Tonga squad

[brynylon]

My imformation is both Koloamatangi and Havea are not required.

 

[psychic duck]

Tonga 30 man squad for Fiji

Hooker
1. Aleki Lutui
2. Ephraim Taukafa
3. Ilaisa Ma'asi
Props
4. Soane Tonga'uiha
5. Sona Taumalolo
6. Tonga Lea'aetoa
7. Taufa'ao Filise
8. Halani Aulika
Locks
9. Joe Tu'ineau
10. Paino Hehea
11. Sione Timani
12. Lisiate Fa'aoso
Blindside
13. Sione Kalamafoni
14. Lua Lokotui
Openside
15. Finau Maka (Captain)
16. Sione Vaiomo'unga
No. 8
17. Vili Ma'afu
18. Samiu Vahafolau
Halfback
19. Taniela Moa
20. Samisoni Fisilau
21. Tomasi Palu
First 5/8
22. Kurt Morath
Centre
23. Andrew Ma'ilei
24. Alipate Fatafehi
25. Siale Piutau
26. Suka Hufanga
Wings
27. William Helu
28. Fetu'u Vainikolo
29. Viliame Iongi
Fullback
30. Vunga Lilo
Reserves in Tonga
1. Kisi Pulu
2. Josh Afu
3. Tevita Ula
4. Pasuka Mapakaitolo
5. Amanaki Vatikani
6. Hudson Tonga'uiha
7. Mateo Malupo
8. Alaska Taufa
9. Semisi Telefoni

Is this also the final 30 man World Cup squad or do players like Pulu still have a chance of making it to the World Cup?

who is Amanaki Vatikani? I googled him and there is hardly anything about him on the internet, I couldn't even find stuff out like what position he plays or how old he is etc.

and why was Steve Mafi dropped from the initial 50 man squad?

 

[MerryJones]

I'm not sure what the story is regarding his Australian Rugby union contract if he decides to play for Tonga, but this may be a factor in his decision.

 

[AfakasiAssasin]

Is this also the final 30 man World Cup squad or do players like Pulu still have a chance of making it to the World Cup?who is Amanaki Vatikani? I googled him and there is hardly anything about him on the internet, I couldn't even find stuff out like what position he plays or how old he is etc.and why was Steve Mafi dropped from the initial 50 man squad?

Steve Mafi has probably declined to turn out for Tonga and concentrate on his club as he hasn't been seen for Tonga this year at all. The original 50 man squad, like the Samoan training squad, was more a wish list as a lot of the players hadn't even committed or made themselves eligible for Tonga.

I'm not sure what the story is regarding his Australian Rugby union contract if he decides to play for Tonga, but this may be a factor in his decision.

As Is the case with Cooper Vuna. He didn't want to commit to Tonga yet so he def won't be at the RWC for them.

 

[brynylon]

Fiji 27 Tonga 12.And with all the Jonny Come Latelys.I thought they were supposed to make the team stronger!

 

[brynylon]

And 10 days under new backs coach Boyd and scrum coach Cron-so much for their expertise!Still there is hope-Morath,Tongahuia,Lilo,Fatefehi etc will be back next Friday.

 

[brynylon]

Vatakani-ahead of Daniel Morath-really!Ask yourself-him and palu ahead of D Morath-the selecters need psychiatric treatment!