Tonga is hopeful a new global Sevens league will be the launching pad to a permanent spot on the World Series.
The Kingdom and Papua New Guinea are among 16 countries that will take part in the new Men's World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in 2020.
Radio NZ reports the inaugural campaign will feature two tournaments in Chile and Uruguay, with the top eight ranked core teams to then compete in a final playoff tournament for a place on next season's World Sevens Series.
Tonga coach Tevita Tu'ifua says he was looking forward to being a part of the new competition.
The new series can help to close the gap between regulars on the World Series and those aspiring to be part of it.
A separate announcement for the women's Challenger Series will be made in due course.
[Source: Radio NZ]
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