Close connections will be put aside when Tonga takes on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup tomorrow.
Emotions will be involved in the match as some Tongan players have close ties with Fiji like Alipate Fatafehi and Viliame Iongi.
Fatafehi said it is going to be hard playing against his cousin and Flying Fijians first five eighth Jonetani Ralulu.
Another player is Fiji born Tongan lock forward Joe Tuineau.
The former Otago Highlanders player grew up in Nasinu where his father was a church minister but they moved to New Zealand when he was eight years old.
Tuineau said he dreamt of donning the Flying Fijians jersey.
Meanwhile, Setefano Somoca will captain the Fiji side tomorrow.
The team to play Tonga is: Graham Dewes, Seremaia Naureure, Setefano Somoca, Apisai Naikatini, Leone Nakarawa, Josefa Domolailai, Malakai Volau, Kelepi Ketedromo, Nikola Matawalu, Jonetani Ralulu, Watisoni Votu, Aisake Katonibau, Vereniki Goneva, Isimeli Koniferedi and Metuisela Talebula.
Fiji will play Tonga at 3:30pm at Churchill park in Lautoka and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Viti FM.
Story by: Akuila Cama
