After being reinstated Tonga announce World Cup 9’s squad

After originally being removed from the competition due to a dispute between the board and players, the Tongan side has been reinstated into the World Cup 9’s competition and have officially announced their squad.

Here is the team:

• John Asiata
• William Fakatoumafi
• Andrew Fifita
• Tevita Funa
• Delouise Hoeter
• Peter Hola
• Jamil Hopoate
• Robert Jennings
• Sione Katoa
• Sione Katoa
• Tuipulotu Katoa
• Fanitesi Niu
• Joe Ofahengaue
• Tevita Pangai jnr
• Jason Taumalolo
• Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

Group C: Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa