Toa Samoa and Mate Ma’a Tonga have announced their squads ahead of Saturday’s historic International Rugby League triple-header at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Some of the game’s most exciting players feature in each of the line-ups, including Anthony Milford, Josh McGuire and Sam Kasiano for Toa Samoa, and Michael Jennings, Will Hopoate, Andrew Fifita and representing Mate Ma’a Tonga.
The PNG Kumuls open proceeding in the first Test on May 6 when they take on the Cook Islands before traditional rivals Fiji and Tonga face off in the penultimate match of the evening. Toa Samoa complete the triple-header when on they take on the number three-ranked side, England.
Mate Ma’a Tonga Coach Kristian Woolf was looking forward to the week ahead with calibre of players named in his squad.
“This is the first time since I’ve been involved that every player is coming straight from an elite NRL system, which is really exciting,” Woolf said.
“It’s the most talented group we’ve ever assembled, so if we work hard as a team next Saturday against Fiji, I’ve got no doubt we’ll fulfil our potential this year.”
The squads for Fiji Bati, Papua New Guinea and Cook Islands will be named on Sunday following the conclusion of Round Nine of the NRL Telstra Premiership.
Tickets for the 2017 Pacific Test triple-header are on sale now from nrl.com/tickets, with General Public family packages available for $65 and adult tickets available for as little as $25.
Toa Samoa Squad
NB: Players are listed in alphabetical order with an additional player to be included following the completion of Round 9 NRL Telstra Premiership matches.
Leeson Ah Mau – St George Illawarra Dragons
John Asiata - North Queensland Cowboys
Fa'amanu Brown – Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Herman Ese’ese – Brisbane Broncos
Sam Kasiano – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Tim Lafai - St George Illawarra Dragons
Joseph Leilua – Canberra Raiders
Isaac Liu – Sydney Roosters
Josh McGuire– Brisbane Broncos
Peter Mata’utia – Newcastle Knights
Sione Mata’utia - Newcastle Knights
Suaia Matagi – Parramatta Eels
Anthony Milford – Brisbane Broncos
David Nofoaluma – Wests Tigers
Kaysa Pritchard – Parramatta Eels
Sauaso Sue – Wests Tigers
Antonio Winterstein – North Queensland Cowboys
Mate Ma’ Tonga Squad
- Will Hopoate – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Daniel Tupou – Sydney Roosters
- Brenko Lee - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Michael Jennings – Parramatta Eels
- Jorge Taufua – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- Tuimoala Lolohea – New Zealand Warriors
- Ata Hingano – New Zealand Warriors
- Andrew Fifita – Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
- Siliva Havili – St George Illawarra Dragons
- Leilani Latu – Penrith Panthers
- Sika Manu © - Hull FC
- Felise Kaufusi – Melbourne Storm
- Sio Siua Taukeiaho – Sydney Roosters
- Sione Katoa – Penrith Panthers
- Joe Ofahengaue – Brisbane Broncos
- Siosaia Vave – Parramatta Eels
- Addin Fonua-Blake – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
- Samisoni Langi – Penrith Panthers
- Patrick Kaufusi – North Queensland Cowboys
- Leivaha Pulu – Gold Coast Titans
- Sione Vea – Tongan Rugby League
