Three Auckland Rugby players have been named in the 2021 Tonga squad for the upcoming international fixtures.
Jay Fonokalafi, Sione Tuipulotu and Harrison Mataele have all been included in the squad to face the All Blacks and Manu Samoa.
Tonga's first match will be against the All Blacks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 3. Tonga will then play two matches against Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium on July 10 and Hamilton on July 17.
See the full squad below:
Jethro Felemi Reds, Australia
Duke Nginingini Counties Manukau , NZ
Jay Fonokalafi Auckland, NZ
Siua Maile Manawatu, NZ
Sam Moli Tasman, NZ
Luatangi Li Northland, NZ
Sila Puafisi Counties Manukau NZ
Ben Tomeifuna Bordeaux, France
Sione Tuipulotu Auckland, NZ
Harrison Mataele Auckland, NZ
Don Lolo Taieri, NZ
Solomone Funaki Highlanders, NZ
Zane Kapeli Chiefs, NZ
Nasi Manu Canterbury, NZ
Viliami Taulani Chiefs, NZ
Mateaki Kafatolu Wellington, NZ
Sonatane Takulua Toulon, France
Leon Fukofuka Hunter, Australia
Aisea Halo North Harbour, NZ
James Faiva Padova, Italy
Kalione Hala Counties Manukau, NZ
Hosea Saumaki Cannon, Japan
Fine lnisi North Harbour, NZ
Sam Vaka Agen, France
Nafi Tu'itavake Massey, NZ
Walter Fifita North Harbour, NZ
Nikolai Foliaki Northland, NZ
John Tapueluelu Otago, NZ
Penikolo Latu Hawkes Say, NZ
Malietoa Hingano Bayonne, France
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