2017 Pacific Tests - Fiji 24-26 Tonga @ Campbelltown

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Pacific Test 2017 - Tests
Fiji Bati v Tonga
Campbelltown Stadium, Leumeah (TICKETS)
Saturday 6 May 2017

Gates 2:45pm / PNG v CKI 3:15pm / TON v FIJ 5:30pm / ENG v SAM 7:40pm

Korbin Sims, Marcelo Montoya, Henry Raiwalui, Apisai Koroisau, Akuila Uate, Suliasi Vunivalu, Tui Kamikamica, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Viliame Kikau, Waqa Blake, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Taane Milne, Kane Evans, Eloni Vunakece, Ben Nakubuwai, Kevin Naiqama, James Storer

1. William Hopoate 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Brenko Lee 4. Manu Vatuvei 5. Moses Suli 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Ata Hingano 8. Leilani Latu 9. Siliva Havili 10. Addin Fonua-Blake 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Tony Williams 13. Joe Ofahengaue
14. Sione Katoa 15. Patrick Kaufusi 16. Leivaha Pulu 17. Siosaia Vave 18. Samisoni Langi 19. Sione Vea

Referee: Ben Cummins
Sideline Officials: Tim Roby, Belinda Sleeman
Video Referees: Luke Patten, Steve Chiddy

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[GongPanther]

FeeGee 40 beats Tongue-a 18.

And entertaining match-up.

 

[stormbati]

Interesting game. Not often these sides meet but I think Tonga should get up 24-20.
Although Uate was a late inclusion I don't expect him to play as that would mean Montoya or Milne miss out and the whole reason he was left out in the first place was to give the younger players a run.

 

[Hawkins]

Looks like a hell of a game. I say Fiji will take it.

How come you boys couldn't get the Hayne Pain to line up with you? Is Minto not in the Pacific Ocean?

 

[adamkungl]

Who's gonna play in the halves for Fiji..

 

[Clifferd]

These sort of games are usually more entertaining than the Aust v NZ Games

 

[Rhyno]

tonga by 10

 

[stormbati]

Who's gonna play in the halves for Fiji..

Last years test v Samoa they used Raiwalui and Koroisau with storer at hooker. Moceidreke and Raiwalui is the other option.

 

[adamkungl]

Tonga to win.. Fiji big names all over the park except in the halves. Lolohea MOTM

 

[stormbati]

The difference between the two sides are the halves. I expect Tonga to win, most probably running away with it in the last quarter. Could be wrong as Tonga usually dissapoint in test matches.

 

[Paullyboy]

Tonga to win.. Fiji big names all over the park except in the halves. Lolohea MOTM

To be fair you could make the same argument about Tonga. Neither of their halves are exactly stars, I get that Lolohea is highly rated, but he struggled to even crack a spot in an average Warriors side.

 

[stormbati]

Fiji will run out as follow;
1. K.Naiqama (c)
2. S.Vunivalu
3. W.Blake
4. T.Milne
5. M.Montoya
6. S.Moceidreke
7. H.Raiwalui
8. D.Saifiti
9. A.Koroisau
10. K.Evans
11. V.Kikau
12. T.Kamikamica
13. K.Sims

14. J.Storer
15. J.Saifiti
16. E.Vunakece
17. B.Nakubuwai

18. A.Uate

 

[mxlegend99]

Bloody strong sides for both teams. Should be a good game.

 

[THE CHAMP]

ill tip tonga. suli is a absolute star and welcome at the broncos anytime.

 

[MKCS]

I think it'll be close, Tonga by 6.

 

[mxlegend99]

I would like to see Fiji win. But Tonga have a bit more class in their team. Just so long as its not a blow out.

Tony Williams will hopefully fire up like most guys do for these games.

 

[Life's Good]

The anthems are brilliant.

 

[hineyrulz]

This game should be a cracker can't wait.

 

[Leber]

Lolohea finally playing in his proper position.

 

[hineyrulz]

This is awesome.