The Ikale Tahi Tonga has named a strong side to host the Flying Fijians in their second and must win Pacific Nations Cup clash tomorrow.
Coach Toutai Kefu knows the importance of winning this match and has made three changes to the side that beat Samoa last week.
Siale Piatau the brother of former All Black winger Charles Piatau will shift to outside center and also captain the side while Tevita Taufui will replace Nafi Tu’itavake at second five eight.
The only change in the forwards is Jack Ram who has replaced veteran flanker Nili Latu one of the big losses for the home side.
The other big names for Tonga include winger Cooper Vuna, halfback Sonatane Takulua who scored a try, kicked three penalties and three conversions last week.
Steve Mafi will line up against Leone Nakarawa while Highlanders prop Siua Hala-nuko-nuka will lead the front row.
Tonga will host the Flying Fijians at 2pm tomorrow.
Tonga
15 'Atieli Pakalani, 14 David Halaifonua, 13 Siale Piutau (c), 12 Tevita Taufui, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 Latiume Fosita, 9 Sonatane Takulua, 8 Valentino Mapapalangi, 7 Jack Ram, 6 Dan Faleafa, 5 Sitiveni Mafi, 4 Leva Fifita, 3 Siua Halanukonuka, 2 Paula Ngauamo, 1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi.
Replacements
16 Suliasi Taufalele, 17 Latu Talakai, 18 Ben Tameifuna, 19 Sione Tau, 20 Mike Faleafa, 21 Leon Fukofuka, 22 Kali Hala, 23 Kiti Taimani.
