Here’s Tonga Squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

For the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his 32-man squad.

There are first call-ups for Kyren Taumoefolau, Afusipa Taumoepeau, and Anzelo Tuitavuki, along with captain Sonatane Takulua and Malakai Fekitoa.

Tuitavuki is a back-row forward who has been in good form for the Western Force, while Taumoefolau has been in impressive form for the Melbourne Rebels. Taumoepeau can play fly-half or fullback.

Forwards:

• Sosefo ‘Apikotoa (Highlanders)
• Sione Anga’aelangi (Clermont Auvergne)
• Samiuela Fa’angavalu (Western Force)
• Sione Kalamafoni (Exeter Chiefs)
• Ben Tameifuna (Chiefs)
• Tevita Mafileo (Montpellier)
• Sonatane Takulua (captain, Lyon)
• Sione Vailanu (Bath)
• Sam Lousi (Montpellier)
• Joe Taufete’e (Bristol Bears)
• Viliami Taulani (Western Force)
• Tanginoa Halaifonua (Lyon)
• Fotu Lokotui (Nevers)
• Sione Tuipulotu (Montpellier)

Backs:

• James Faiva (Benetton Rugby)
• Kurt Morath (Castres Olympique)
• Malakai Fekitoa
• Siale Piutau (Bristol Bears)
• Solomone Kata (Montpellier)
• Afusipa Taumoepeau
• Nafi Tu’itavake (Nevers)
• Viliami Lolohea (Clermont Auvergne)
• Telusa Veainu (Perth Spirit)
• Anzelo Tuitavuki
• Latiume Fosita (Perth Spirit)
• Samiuela Lousi (Western Force)
• Kirisome Auva’a (Perth Spirit)
• William Havili (Clermont Auvergne)

Tonga are drawn in Pool B alongside South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, and Romania.

Their strong tradition of producing big, powerful athletes who aren’t afraid to mix things up makes them one of the most passionate rugby nations in the world. They will be looking to make a big impact at the 2023 World Cup.

There is a number of experienced players in Tonga’s squad, including Takulua, Fekitoa, and Piutau, as well as a number of exciting young players, such as Taumoefolau, Taumoepeau, and Tuitavuki.