Despite losing their Head coach the Tongans are optimistic of putting up a good battle against the Flying Fijians this weekend in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Head Coach Toutai Kefu could not travel with the team because of coaching commitments in Japan.
Tonga thrashed Fiji 45-21 in Lautoka last year.
Meanwhile, Interim Head coach Chris Hickey said that they have to be on par with their defence to topple Fiji at home.
Fiji will play Tonga this Saturday at Churchill Park and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM.
Meanwhile, Samoa has won the Pacific Nations Cup after beating defending champions Japan by 27-26 yesterday.
Story by: Aliki Bia and Rusiate Baleilevuka
