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FT: Tonga 3 - England 35
Congratulations to
@EnglandRugby
. Despite the result, great improvement from our Ikale Tahi against another international powerhouse. On to the next challenge!
#teamtonga
Dear Toutai,
Tell
@tane0912
I got the goal kicking sorted this weekend. Sai ke tau know about it.
Koia pe, Malo.
Ben “The Boot” Tameifuna aka Mr Make It Rain.
@ben_tameifuna
The last stop off before Japan has arrived... the All Blacks.
Here is your Ikale Tahi team to face New Zealand.
Young hooker Siua Maile has been named to make his international debut while fly half Kurt Morath returns to playmaking duties.
Go Tonga!
#teamtonga
#teketonga
FT - Tonga 12 Argentina 28
A costly first half laid the platform for the Argentinian win.
However, was a great effort to fight back after the early Argentinian ambush.
Congratulations
@lospumas
Anytime the Ikale Tahi take the field, they take their people and their faith with them into battle, which is our inheritance.
‘Otua mo Tonga, ko hoku tofi’a.
Ofa atu ki he Tonga kotoa.
The next part of the journey towards Japan.....
Our Ikale Tahi fly into another stern challenge this weekend as part of the Pasifika Challenge II double header at Eden Park...
@fijirugby
the form team in the Pacific.
#teamtonga
#teketonga
FULL TIME: A huge second half effort from 🇨🇦 but it falls just short. Drive started off by a stellar try from Pat Parfrey in the corner,
@DTHVDM
following &
@Jeff_Hassler
getting his 2nd score of the game. Boys are back in action at home Aug 24 vs
@leinsterrugby
in Hamilton🏉🍁
The boys from the Barbarians to be lead by
@Nili_Latu
are in Tonga preparing for this weekend’s special curtain raiser to our game against
@westernforce
BREAKING - Late changes to Tonga team list.
Nasi Manu has been forced to withdraw from the PNC campaign due to injury.
Hooker Elvis Taione will assume captaincy duties in Nasi's place. Sione Vailanu goes into number 8 and Siua Halanukonuka takes his place on the bench.
Teu ke tau!!
The Ikale Tahi team to face
@fijirugby
has been named.
Some big ins for the Tongan team with the return of Sione Kalamafoni to national duties, Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming back in after a long layoff due to injury and Vunipola Fifita to make his potential debut.
Pacific Nations Cup Diary - Tuesday 30th July - Mizuno HQ Visit
With a light training load planned for the boys today to get over the long travel, the team headed into Mizuno Global HQ the home of the official apparel supplier of the Ikale Team.
Captain’s Run Japan
Tonga’s preparations for Japan have wound up today, after they completed their Captain’s Run at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The calm before the storm.
Massive thank you to Masaaki Bingo for coverage of the team this week.
Heading to the game? Or watching it abroad? Get dressed up in your best Tonga outfit and use the hashtag
#teamtonga
. We will post the best ones on our pages in acknowledgement of your efforts. Go Tonga!!
Come along for the journey
Make sure you use the
#teamtonga
hashtag and we will post up the best posts to acknowledge our supporter's efforts.
Get creative or send us a pic from a great landmark where you are and let's spread the Ikale Tahi spirit. Go Tonga!!
#teamtonga
The
@officialTongaRU
Ikale Tahi coaching staff in their number 1’s for Pacific Nations Cup. The team is in Samoa this week preparing for their clash against Samoa.
PNC Squad News
Experienced campaigners, backrower Daniel Faleafa and five eighth Latiume Fosita have been called in possible cover for the Ikale Tahi PNC Squad.
Congrats to both players on getting the call up, and both have joined the team in Japan.
Call to all Tongan supporters.
Lock in the 2nd of September into your calendars to meet your team at the Hamilton Marist Rugby club. Support the team before they go up against the
@AllBlacks
and go to the RWC. Check our Facebook page for more info
#teamtonga
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