KIWIS TEAM v Tonga

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Cayless mite be outta retirement

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-news/sport/2928812/Cayless-answers-call-for-Kiwis

 

[ozbash]

Cayless mite be outta retirement

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-news/sport/2928812/Cayless-answers-call-for-Kiwis

wow, he's had a great year.

 

[Drzoidberg]

Unlucky not to cap it off with a premiership, Haynes strip call was a cracker

 

[nadera78]

Really? source? Didnt know Samoans can turn out for Tonga :sarcasm: And you havent heard about Tuiaki, especially since he was leading try scorer when it happened, I think he was the form winger then to......

It was a couple of years ago (2206 maybe?) when the ARL organised a game between Tonga and Samoa in sydney where both teams were made up of players at NRL clubs. It was an official test match too, which is bizarre. Roberts definitely played for Tonga.

Didn't know about Tuiaki 'cos I'm in England.

 

[Drzoidberg]

If its was an official test match, how come it is not on any of his profiles? and in 2006 Ben Roberts was in the kiwi's! do you have any official source?

 

[Drzoidberg]

or is this from memory old fella.......

 

[nadera78]

If its was an official test match, how come it is not on any of his profiles? and in 2006 Ben Roberts was in the kiwi's! do you have any official source?

Can't remember the exact year, but it was around that time. Am certain it was an offical game. The ARL organised it, and claimed it was done on behalf of the two governing bodies.

Will have a look around for the exact details, but I'm sure he was reported as playing.

 

[nadera78]

7th October 2005 at Campbelltown Stadium. Organised by the ARL.

The Tongan side is:
1. Chris Tuatara (Melbourne Storm)
2. John Sinisa (Newtown Jets)
3. Lopini Paea (Sydney Roosters)
4. David Pangai (Wests Tigers)
5. Makasini Richter (Bulldogs)
6. Lelea Paea (Sydney Roosters)
7. Feleti Mateo (London Broncos)
8. Aaron Cannings (Parramatta)
9. Ben Roberts (Western Suburbs)
10. Shenelle Haumono (Penrith Panthers)
11. Richard Fa’aso (Sydney Roosters)
12. Willie Manu (Dragons)
13. Antonio Kaufusi (Melbourne Storm)
14. Michael Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
15. Tyrone Smith (London Broncos)
16. Junior Ahio (Penrith Panthers)
17. Manase Manuokafoa (South Sydney)

Coaches - Royce Simmons and Jim Dymock

 

[Drzoidberg]

7th October 2005 at Campbelltown Stadium. Organised by the ARL.

The Tongan side is:
1. Chris Tuatara (Melbourne Storm)
2. John Sinisa (Newtown Jets)
3. Lopini Paea (Sydney Roosters)
4. David Pangai (Wests Tigers)
5. Makasini Richter (Bulldogs)
6. Lelea Paea (Sydney Roosters)
7. Feleti Mateo (London Broncos)
8. Aaron Cannings (Parramatta)
9. Ben Roberts (Western Suburbs)
10. Shenelle Haumono (Penrith Panthers)
11. Richard Fa’aso (Sydney Roosters)
12. Willie Manu (Dragons)
13. Antonio Kaufusi (Melbourne Storm)
14. Michael Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
15. Tyrone Smith (London Broncos)
16. Junior Ahio (Penrith Panthers)
17. Manase Manuokafoa (South Sydney)

Coaches - Royce Simmons and Jim Dymock

All good and well you coming up with a squad to back your claims but what source(website) did it come from? I wont believe a Samoan played for tonga in an official test match against Samoa with no back-up. Also RLIF rules state you can only switch allegence once between world cups, since the last 1 before 2008 was in 2000 so that means he switched twice with out a problem? rubbish mate, Come on shouldnt be hard since you have a squad there.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

7th October 2005 at Campbelltown Stadium. Organised by the ARL.

The Tongan side is:
1. Chris Tuatara (Melbourne Storm)
2. John Sinisa (Newtown Jets)
3. Lopini Paea (Sydney Roosters)
4. David Pangai (Wests Tigers)
5. Makasini Richter (Bulldogs)
6. Lelea Paea (Sydney Roosters)
7. Feleti Mateo (London Broncos)
8. Aaron Cannings (Parramatta)
9. Ben Roberts (Western Suburbs)
10. Shenelle Haumono (Penrith Panthers)
11. Richard Fa’aso (Sydney Roosters)
12. Willie Manu (Dragons)
13. Antonio Kaufusi (Melbourne Storm)
14. Michael Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
15. Tyrone Smith (London Broncos)
16. Junior Ahio (Penrith Panthers)
17. Manase Manuokafoa (South Sydney)

Coaches - Royce Simmons and Jim Dymock

I remember when this happened this is just some bullsh*t game ARL drummed up - surely not a certified test match.
Basically similar to Auckland Samoan Vs Auckland Tongans vs Aucklad Cookies.
These teams were ones which were dreamed up the actual team which took the field was totally different.
Roberts is samoan and Aaron Cannings is a cook islander.

Funniest is Chan Ly is cambodian. Might from the Ghetto but sure he is not samoan.

Tonga:
Joel Taufaao (South Sydney),
John Sinisa (Newtown Lets),
Lopini Paea (Sydney Roosters),
David Pangai (Wests Tigers),
Makasini Richter (Bulldogs),
Lalea Paea (Sydney Roosters),
Feleti Mateo (London Broncos),
Manase Manoukafoa (South Sydney),
Richard Fa’aso (Sydney Roosters),
Willie Manu (Dragons),
Tyron Smith (London Broncos),
Sosai Makisi (Bulldogs),
Tevita Metuisula (Melbourne),
Joe Falemaka (South Sydney),
Siikeaha Teaupo (Western Suburbs).
Junior Ahio (Penrith)
Valu Nasio (Parramatta)
Shenelle Haumono Penrith),
Stanley Tuionuku (Bulldgos);
Coaches: Royce Simmons, Jim Dymock

Samoa:
Chan Ly (Windsor),
Jermaine Ale (Canberra),
Chris Tuatara (North Sydney),
Filinga Filiga (Bulldogs),
McKonkie Tauasa (Sydney Roosters),
PeeWee Moke (Sydney Roosters),
Lyndan Matua (South Sydney),
Steve Meredith (Sydney Roosters),
Mathew Penese (Penrith),
Charles Leaeno (St George Illawarra),
Clifford Manua (Sharks),
Mark Meredith (Balmain),
Gray Vinane (Widnes),
Richard Young (South Sydney),
Lester Salanoa (Nth Sydney);
(three players to be added today)
Coach: Chris Anderson, Manager Nigel Vagana.

 

[2black2strong]

Complete BS. Ben Roberts has never played for Tonga.