Dragons RFC trio Fetuli Paea, Fine Inisi and new signing Anzelo Tuitavuki have been named by Tonga for the new World Rugby Nations Cup that starts in July.
Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi are in the Pacific/America pool at the World Rugby Nations Cup this July and November, alongside Samoa, Canada, USA, Chile and Uruguay.
'Ikale Tahi head coach Tevita Tuifua said: "We have named a strong squad with players that are available.
"It will be a good opportunity to test these players and see how they go, off course with the 2027 Rugby World Cup being our main focus.
"The competition in July and November are crucial for us to use to test ourselves and hopefully we will be able to build some team cohesion and understanding."
The 'Ikale Tahi will meet Zimbabwe on 5 July, Spain on 12 July and Portugal on 19 July in their pool matches.
'Ikale Tahi: (Props) Phil Kite, Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Aru Moli, Fatongia Paea, Paula Latu; (Hookers) Sekope Lopeti-Moli, Sam Moli, Jay Fonokalafi; (Locks) Adam Coleman, Leva Fitita, Veikoso Poloniati, Semisi Paea; (Backrow) Lotu Inisi, Samu Tuitupou Junior, Jimmy Tupou, Otunuku Pauta; (Halfbacks) Sonatane Takulua, Augustine Pulu, Siaosi Nginingini; (Flyhalves) Patrick Pellegrini, William Havili; (Centres) Solomone Kata, Pita Ahki, Fetuli Paea, Fine Inisi; (Outside backs) Otumaka Mausia, Taniela Filimone, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Telusa Veaniu
The competition in July and November are crucial for us to use to test ourselves and hopefully we will be able to build some team cohesion and understanding...
