The 30-strong ‘Īkale-Tahi squad to take on Scotland, Georgia and the United States next month was named last week by Tonga Rugby Union.
The side will be captained by Japan’s NEC Rockets back Nili Lātū.
The squad departs for England at the end of this month.
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ʼIkale-Tahi itinerary for November tour 2014 | |
Dates | Activities |
Sunday 26th October | Team Assemble in the University of Central Lancaster, Preston. |
Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th October | Regulation 9 Camp in Preston |
Wednesday 29th/Thursday 30th October | Players return to their clubs (if applicable) |
Sunday 2nd November | Arrival into Georgia |
Saturday 8th November | Match vs Georgia |
Sunday 9th November | Departure from Georgia to Gloucester |
Saturday 15th November | Match vs USA @ Gloucester |
Sunday 16th November | Depart Gloucester for Scotland |
Saturday 22nd November | Match vs Scotland @ Kilmarnock, Scotland |
Sunday 23rd November | Departure back to clubs or point of origin. |
Props
- ʻAlisona Taumalolo,
- Halani Aulika,
- Tevita Mailau,
- Taione Vea,
- Sila Puafisi,
Hookers
- Vaea Taione,
- Paula Ngauamo,
- Aleki Lutui,
Locks
- Tukulua Lokotui,
- Joe Tuineau,
- Lisiate Faaoso,
- Hale T Pole,
Backrows
- Nili Latu,
- Amanaki Mafi,
- Viliami Fihaki,
- Maama Vaipulu,
- Viliami Maafu,
Halfbacks
- Sonatane Tukulua,
- Thomas Palu,
- Taniela Moa,
First five
- Latiume Fosita,
- Kurt Morath,
- Liueli Simote,
Backs
- Sione Piukala,
- Siale Piutau,
- Fetuu Vainikolo,
- Daniel Kilioni,
- Otulea Katoa,
- David Halaifonua,
- Vungakoto Lilo
Management
- Soape Tuʻiono – Manager
- Mana ʻŌtai – Head Coach
- Siua Taumālolo – Assistant Head Coach
- Michael Casey – Assistant Coach
- Jake White – Technical Asistant
- Dr Fakaʻosi Pifeleti – Doctor
- Māvae ʻOtumuli – Physio
- Tim Grey – Physio
- Semisi Fonua – S&C
- Lano Fonua – Logistic Manager
- Declan Orloff – Video Analyst
- Peter Harding – HPM