Kiwis v Tonga

[Mr Angry]

Tonga have the best 8, 10 and 13 in the World IMO.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Tonga have the best 8, 10 and 13 in the World IMO.

Fonua-Blake would be the best bench prop in the world too.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Yep Lolohea is set to be granted leave to fly back.

Tonga team looks immense really. Should be a close game?

Geniune competition is what will get more and more people interested. Tonga are now a geniune threat to the big 3.

Fiji at full strength isn't far off either!

 

[Shoulder Charge]

1. William Hopoate
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Michael Jennings
4. Kotoni Staggs/Moses Suli
5. David Fusitu’a
6. John Asiata
7. Tui Lolohea
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Siliva Havili
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Tevita Pangai Jr
12. Manu Ma’u
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Manase Fainu
15. Addin Fonua-Blake
16. Moeaki Fotuaika
17. Tevita Tatola

 

[Mr Angry]

Glad I don't have to tackle....FMD

 

[Mr Angry]

Actually Shaun is not right yet...pick Foran!!!!!!!

 

[Panther_Daz]

1. William Hopoate
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Michael Jennings
4. Kotoni Staggs/Moses Suli
5. David Fusitu’a
6. John Asiata
7. Tui Lolohea
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Siliva Havili
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Tevita Pangai Jr
12. Manu Ma’u
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Manase Fainu
15. Addin Fonua-Blake
16. Moeaki Fotuaika
17. Tevita Tatola

We will find out today if Asiata has committed to Tonga. He is a further boost if so.

 

[flamin]

Actually Shaun is not right yet...pick Foran!!!!!!!

Is SJ actually out this week, or do you just not want him to get smashed by the Tongans?

 

[Shoulder Charge]

We will find out today if Asiata has committed to Tonga. He is a further boost if so.

Yeah I kinda jumped the gun there lol I’ve heard Hingano is out with injury? I know he’s been playing reserves all year though. Lolohea and Fainu in the halves if no Asiata with sione Katoa on the bench to relieve Havili.

 

[Shoulder Charge]

Tonga have the best 8, 10 and 13 in the World IMO.

And to think they could possibly have David Fifita, Felise Kaufusi at the end of the year for them, Joe Ofahengaue will definitely be in their side he is part of that core group they have put together at MMT.

 

[Panther_Daz]

And to think they could possibly have David Fifita, Felise Kaufusi at the end of the year for them, Joe Ofahengaue will definitely be in their side he is part of that core group they have put together at MMT.

If those 3 forwards commit then the competition for bench spots will be intense.

 

[Mr Angry]

Is SJ actually out this week, or do you just not want him to get smashed by the Tongans?

Number two.....

That said, he be the man to scoot straight past the huge lugs.

 

[Springs09]

If those 3 forwards commit then the competition for bench spots will be intense.

Wouldn't it be interesting if a current Origin player can't make the Tongan 17.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Is this game being played at Eden Park?

It's at Mt Smart Stadium

 

[Shoulder Charge]

Wouldn't it be interesting if a current Origin player can't make the Tongan 17.

Frizell, Kaufusi, Ofahengaue, D. Fifita

Would be hard to leave out all 4 IF they committed to Tonga.

 

[Matua]

We will find out today if Asiata has committed to Tonga. He is a further boost if so.

So not content with robbing tier 1 teams of players the Tongans are going after tier 2 as well now. Dastardly.

 

[Springs09]

So not content with robbing tier 1 teams of players the Tongans are going after tier 2 as well now. Dastardly.

Taufua switched from Tonga to Samoa last year.

 

[Matua]

Taufua switched from Tonga to Samoa last year.

So tit for tat then?

I assume Taufua decided he couldn't get a start with the Tongans.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Asiata and Staggs in the Tongan squad.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/12/tonga-call-up-new-faces-for-test-against-new-zealand/

Tonga squad
In alphabetical order

• John Asiata (North Queensland Cowboys)
• Manase Fainu (Manly Sea Eagles)
• Andrew Fifita (Cronulla Sharks)
• Addin Fonua-Blake (Manly Sea Eagles)
• Moeaki Fotuaika (Gold Coast Titans)
• David Fusi'tua (New Zealand Warriors)
• Siliva Havili (Canberra Raiders)
• Tuimoala Lolohea (Leeds Rhinos)
• Will Hopoate (Canterbury Bulldogs)
• Michael Jennings (Parramatta Eels)
• Robert Jennings (Wests Tigers)
• Solomone Kata (New Zealand Warriors)
• Sione Katoa (Penrith Panthers)
• Manu Ma'u (Parramatta Eels)
• Tevita Pangai jnr (Brisbane Broncos)
• Kotoni Staggs (Brisbane Broncos)
• Tevita Tatola (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
• Siosiua Taukeiaho (Sydney Roosters)
• Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)
• Peni Terepo (Parramatta Eels)
• Daniel Tupou (Sydney Roosters)
• Sitili Tupouniua (Sydney Roosters)

 

[Walter sobchak]

It's at Mt Smart Stadium

Ok cool. I thought Eden Park was being used for a upcoming double/triple header involving the kiwis?

Maybe against Australia or Great Britain perhaps?