Steve Mafi
Western Force lock / flank Steve Mafi took another step towards representing Tonga in this year’s World Cup after being selected in the Tongan Pacific Nations Cup squad.
The squad will have a strong Western Force presence with former Force hooker Elvis Taoine and former team staff Scott Anderson (Performance Analyst) and Rob Naish (Physiotherapist) also a part of the squad.
The tournament will be hosted in 3 countries – Fiji, United States of America and Canada with the opening match on 18 July with Tonga facing Fiji.
Tonga squad:
Forwards: Tevita Mailau, Sona Taumalolo, Soane Tonga’uiha, Siua Halanukonuka, Halani ‘Aulika, Sila Puafisi, Elvis Taione, Kalafi Pongi, Sosefo Sakalia, Tukulua Lokotui, Uili Kolo’ofa’i, Joseph Tu’ineau, Steve Mafi, Hale T Pole, Viliami Fihaki, Nili Latu, Opeti Fonua, Viliami Ma’afu
Backs: Sonatane Takulua, Taniela Moa, Sosefo Ma’ake, Latiume Fosita, Kurt Morath, Martin Naufahu, Sione Piukala, ‘Alipate Fatafehi, Siale Piutau, ‘Otulea Katoa, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Telusa Veainu, Vungakoto Lilo.
Tonga’s Pacific Nations Cup Fixtures:
- 18 July – Tonga vs Fiji, in Suva
- 24 July – Tonga vs Canada, in Vancouver
- 29 July – Tonga vs USA, in Toronto
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