The ‘Ikale Tahi squad for the end of year tour to Europe was named in Nuku’alofa today by the TRU Board.
The 30-strong squad leaves on 28 October for a three-match tour with matches against Romania in Bucharest on November 9, France on November 16 and Wales on November 22.
The squad for the 'Ikale Tahi European Tour is:
Props
- Alisona Taumalolo (32) Perpignan, France
- Tevita Mailau (28) Mont De Marsan, France
- Taione Vea (24) London Wasp, UK
- Sila Puafisi (25) Tasman Mako, New Zealand
- Edmund Aholelei (31) Melbourne Rebels, Australia
Hookers
- Vaea Taione (30) Jersey Rugby Club, UK
- Ilaisa Ma’asi (31) CS Vienne, France
- Suliasi Taufalele (25) Counties Manukau, New Zealand
Locks
- Tukulua Lokotui (33) Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Uili Kolo’ofai (31) US Colomiers, France
- Opeti Fonua (27) Bayonne, France
Loosies
- Viliami Fainga’a (25) GPS Brisbane, Australia
- Nili Latu (31) NEC Green Rockets, Japan
- Viliami Fihaki (26) North Harbour, New Zealand
- Hale T Pole (34) Southland, New Zealand
- Sione Kalamafoni (25) Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Villiami Ma’afu (31) Oyonnax, France
Halfbacks
- Samisoni Fisilau (26) Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
- Tomasi Palu (27) Wellington, New Zealand
- Taniela Moa (31) Pau, France
Inside Backs
- Lisiate Havili (25) NTT Communications, Japan
- Latiume Fosita (21) Northland, New Zealand
- Fangatapu Apikatoa (30) Marist ‘Apifo’ou, Tonga
Midfield Backs
- Manu Ahota’e’iloa (27) Bayonne, France
- Sione Piukala (28) Perpignan, France
- Siale Piutau (27) Yamaha, Japan
Outside Backs
- Will Helu (24) London Wasps, United Kingdom
- Fetu’u Vainikolo (28) Exeter, United Kingdom
- Vungakoto Lilo (30) Trabes Pyreness, France
- David Halaifonua (26) Hofoa, Tonga
