2023 July and Pre-World Cup Internationals (excluding TRC)
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Goodness you would be in for a real struggle coming up against the Leimatu'a District Team in the intervillage competition in Tonga. From the above there looks to be Sam Moli, Leva Fifita, Sam Lousi, Vaea Fifita, Gus Pulu, Solomone Kata for starters plus the likes of Atu Moli and Liaki Moli who also qualify for the team. Not bad going for a village that has a total population of under 3000 in total, only which just over about 450 guys would be of appropriate rugby playing age.
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Havili will have to play 10.
I'll give my starting Tongan lineup.
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S Fisi'ihoi
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P Ngauamo
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T Koloamatagi
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A Coleman
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L Fifita
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V Fifita
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S Havili
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S Funaki
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S Takalua
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W Havili
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C Piutau
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P Ahki
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M Fekitoa
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G Moala
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I Folau
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S Sakalia
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F Fotuaika
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B Tameifuna
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S Mafi
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L Timani
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A Pulu
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O Mausia
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S Kata
That would be my side anyway to start off with.
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@African-Monkey That's a pretty handy looking team. Big question over the 10 though.
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@African-Monkey I think Tameifuna will be the starting TH.
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@Stargazer Yeah potentially. Just depends whether they want him starting or finishing the game. Personally, I'd have him finishing.
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Raiwalui names Fiji Water Flying Fijians wider squad
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29th July 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and pre-Rugby World Cup warm-up matches against France on 19th August 2023 and Eng
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@Stargazer said in 2023 July and Pre-World Cup Internationals (excluding TRC):
@Tim As expected, that's half the 2022 Magpies' backline unavailable for the 2023 NPC.
Well look at that, my intensely proud and pro Manu Samoa whangai grandkids have got not only Staci Ili but also captain Michael Ala'alatoa and Melani Matavao from their village in the team. I have probably run into their aiga, albeit unknowingly, on my visits up there with them!
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@African-Monkey said in 2023 July and Pre-World Cup Internationals (excluding TRC):
Havili will have to play 10.
I'll give my starting Tongan lineup.
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S Fisi'ihoi
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P Ngauamo
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T Koloamatagi
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A Coleman
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L Fifita
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V Fifita
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S Havili
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S Funaki
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S Takalua
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W Havili
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C Piutau
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P Ahki
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M Fekitoa
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G Moala
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I Folau
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S Sakalia
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F Fotuaika
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B Tameifuna
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S Mafi
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L Timani
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A Pulu
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O Mausia
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S Kata
That would be my side anyway to start off with.
They definitely have quality. They could be tempted to start Kata for that extra bit of pace and have a midfield of Fekitoa and Moala.
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@ACT-Crusader Yeah I think they would go with that, I just don't like Moala at 12 as he doesn't distribute, but at the same time, have always rated him very highly. Much better centre/wing imo.
Australia A to take on Tonga in July
