The ‘Ikale Tahi squad list for 2016 has been leaked to media this week.
The 31 strong men has been confirmed to Kaniva News by the interim Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) Chair Fe’ao Vunipola.
Vunipola said he was not happy when he found out the list has been published by local newspapers.
He said it has not been approved to be officially announced and what had happened was “disappointing”.
The list showed the old guard Nili Latu would lead the national team in the upcoming Pacific Cup tounament next month.
The squad:
- Sione Faletau – Canterbury
- Ben Tameifuna – Racing Metro
- Sila Puafisi – Glasgow
- Leo Halavatau – London Irish
- Sione Lea – Taranaki
- Elvis Taione – Exeter
- Sione Anga’aelangi – Counties
- Steve Mafi – Force
- Daniel Faleafa – Alibi
- Uili Kolo’ofa’i – Jersey
- Jack Ram – Auckland
- Nili Latu (captain) – Newcastle
- Sione Kalamafoni – Gloucester
- Sione Tau – Agen
- Viliami Fihaki – Sale
- Mikaele Mafi – Otago,
- Sonatane Takulua – Newcastle
- Wayne Ngaluafe – Auckland
- Latiume Fosita – Auckland
- Martin Naufahu – Rebels
- David Halaifonua – Gloucester
- Nafi Tu’itavake – Narbonne
- Viliami ‘Iongi – San Francisco
- ‘Otulea Katoa – Edinburgh
- Viliami Hakolo – Nottingham
- Daniel Kilioni – Grenoble
- Viliami Tahitu’a – Yamaha
- ‘Apakuki Ma’afu – NSW Country.
Possible addition for Samoa Games:
- Daniel Halangahu – Narbonne
- ‘Atieli Pakalani – Carcarzonne
- Cooper Vuna – Worcester Warrior
Headcoach: Toutai Kefu
Assitant: Siua Taumalolo
Other coaches:
Sateki Tu’ipulotu (Game)
Tevita Taumoepeau (Scrum)
Semisi Fonua (Sand C Trainer)
