Tonga name team for crucial Pool A match against France
Kurt Morath wants his kicking to gain revenge over Japan
AUCKLAND, 29 Sept. - Tonga head coach Isitolo Maka on Thursday announced his team to play their final match in Pool A against France at Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, 1 October.
Tonga must earn at least 2 competition points to have any chance of finishing ahead of Canada (who play the All Blacks) in Pool A and thus automatically qualify for RWC2015 in England.
Tonga:
1. Soane Tonga'uiha
2. Aleki Lutui
3. Kisi Pulu
4. Tukulua Lokotui
5. Paino Hehea
6. Sione Kalamafoni
7. Finau Maka (c)
8. Viliami Ma'afu
9. Taniela Moa
10. Kurt Morath
11. Sukanaivalu Hufanga
12. Andrew Ma'ilei
13. Siale Piutau
14. Viliame Iongi
15. Vungakoto Lilo
Replacements:
16. Ephraim Taukafa
17. Alisona Taumalolo
18. Halani Aulika
19. Joseph Tuineau
20. Samiu Vahafolau
21. Thomas Palu
22. Alipate Fatafehi