Panthers utility Sione Katoa has been named in the Tonga squad to contest the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
"The Tongan Rugby League is very pleased with the squad we have been able to assemble, and when you see names like Taumalolo, Fifita, Taukeiaho, Ma'u, Hopoate, Jennings and Tupou in the team, you can understand why," Tonga head coach Kristian Woolf said.
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"We have been drawn in a very strong group that includes the might of New Zealand, traditional neighbours and foes Samoa, and previous Four Nations participants Scotland.
"Tonga needed to pick as strong a squad as possible and with the team we have been able to assemble, we think we have the ability to be very competitive."
Tonga Rugby League World Cup 2017 Squad
- Andrew Fifita
- Mahe Fonua
- David Fusitu’a
- Siliva Havilli
- Ata Hingano
- Will Hopoate
- Konrad Hurrell
- Michael Jennings
- Solomone Kata
- Sione Katoa
- Samisoni Langi
- Tuimoala Lolohea
- Sika Manu
- Manu Ma'u
- Sam Moa
- Ben Murdoch Masila
- Joe Ofahengaue
- Tevita Pangai jnr
- Ukuma Ta'ai
- Sio Siua Taukieaho
- Jason Taumalolo
- Peni Terepo
- Daniel Tupou
- Manu Vatuvei
