Tonga has revamped their backline with five changes to the team to face Georgia in a one-off rugby test at the ANZ Stadium in Suva tomorrow.
Kali Hala has been named to make his first test start at first-five, with Latiume Fosita shifting to second-five in place of Viliami Hakalo, who drops to the bench.
Pila Iongi swaps to the left wing, with Otulea Katoa on the right while Apakuki Ma’afu gets his first start at centre in place of Nafi Tuitavake.
In the only change to the starting pack, Sione Tau is given a start at number eight in place of Sione Kalamafoni.
The Ikale Tahi were beaten 23-18 by Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener last weekend while Georgia drew 19-19 against Samoa in Apia.
The Vodafone Flying Fijians will meet Manu Samoa at 3pm tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on Viti FM.
Meanwhile, the Ikale Tahi Tonga will take on Georgia at 12.45pm tomorrow.
Tonga team:
Eddie Aholeilei, Elvis Taione, Sione Faletau, Uili Kolo’ofai, Dan Faleafa, Nili Latu (C), Jack Ram, Sione Tau, Tane Takulua, Kali Hala, Pila Iongi, Latiume Fosita, Apakuki Ma’afu, Otulea Katoa, Tevita Halaifonua.
Reserves: Kama Sakalia, Sione Anga’aelangi, Sila Puafusi, Opeti Fonua, Mikaele Mafi, Wayne Ngaluafe, Viliami Hakalo, Taniela Kilioni.
Source: Radio NZ
