Nili Latu, captain of the ‘Ikale-Tahi Team thanked US Ikale-Tahi fans and all Tongans who donated money, foods and clothing while the team were in San Francisco for their training session. He said they were blessed with all sorts of kindness and the team are well prepared to shock the Canadians on June 8

He asked the people and all Tongan congregations to remember the 'Ikale-Tahi in their prayers . “Faka malo lahi atu kihe kau poupou ,moe nga'ahi hufia kotoa kuo mau lave ai he tour ko eni .Atu ai pe kole kiho tau Kakai moe u nga'ahi fai Anga lotu ke nau Sii manatu'i Mai mua mautolu he nau lotu,” he said.

'Ikale-Tahi team

1. Edmond 'Aholelei (loose head)
2. 'Ilaisa Ma'asi, (hooker)
3. Taione Vea, (tighthead)
4. 'Emosi Kauhenga, (lock)
5. Tukulua Lokotui, (lock)
6. Hale. T Pole, (blindside)
7. Nili Latu, (captain)
8. Viliami Fihaki, (no.8)
9. Taniela Moa, (scrum half)
10. Kurt Morath, (outside half)
11. Will Helu, (wing)
12. Sione Piukala, (centre)
13. Siale Piutau, (centre)
14. Fetu'u Vainikolo, (wing)
15. Viliami Hakalo, (fullback)
16. Elvis Taione, (hooker)
17. Kamaliele Sakalia, (prop)
18. Sila Puafisi, (prop)
19. Joshua Afu, (loose forward)
20. Paula Kaho, (loose forward)
21. Thomas Palu, (scrum hal)f
22. Viliame 'Iongi, (inside back)
23. David Halaifonua, (outside back)