Tonga arrives in Fiji to repeat PNC win

By fijivillage.com

09/08/2011

The Ikale Tahi Tongan 15's team arrived into the country today eyeing a repeat of their Pacific Nations Cup win against the Flying Fijians in the opening Test series on Saturday.

Coach Isitolo Maka and technical adviser, Toutai Kefu are relying on this two Test match to gauge their players performance with just 31 days left for the opening pool game in the World Cup against New Zealand on the 9th of next month.

They have brought with them an experienced outfit from the side which beat Fiji last month in the likes of Aleki Lutui, Finau Maka and Taniela Moa in their line-up.

Fiji will play Tonga on Saturday at 3.30pm and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi

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