Some good players in there but on the whole it is very inexperienced and I expect Tonga to win through.
Some notable omissions, maybe injury for some, kiwi's for others and some just not picked. I drafted up an alternative squad earlier based on Cook eligible players who aren't included.
1 Poreva Kirikava Ron Massey Cup
2 Chris Taripo Rugby Union
3 Geoff Daniela NSW Cup
4 Brad Takairangi NRL
5 Keith Lulia NSW Cup
6 Aaron Nootai Auckland League
7 Isaac John NRL
8 Nathaniel Peteru NSW Cup
9 Daniel Fepuleai Ron Massey Cup
10 Vinnie Ngaro NSW Cup
11 Ben Taia Sydney Shield
12 Zeb Taia Super League
13 Ben Henry NRL
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14 Eko Malu Auckland League
15 Tere Glassie Ron Massey Cup
16 Neccrom Areaiiti Auckland League
17 Jeremiah Pai Auckland League
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18 Lulia Lulia Illawarra League