@@milotalavou6212 same to the usos overseas with luai there leading the team bro I think they gonna come back with some silverware leaving the poms salty the same way they beat them in the World Cup 😂 lesssgo TOA
Good to see veterans and younsters in the mix for this lethal tongan lineup. A combination of Moses Suli and Paul Alamoti adds dangerous skill, size and aggresion into this backline to aid with the dangerous speed of Tolu Koula, Daniel Tupou and Sione Katoa. One thing you can notice throughout this lineup is 98% of these players have already played together through past international matches and the recent world cup adding to natural bonding and trust within this lineups defense and offense. Two halves being a mix of the experienced Lolohea and young Katoa will combine into a real creative pair of halves for Mate Maa Tonga. An aspect on the field Tonga will absolutley dominate is the agility, skill, aggresion and size of its Forward pack. Not only are the ball carriers like Adin, Katoa, Haumole etc dangerous in carry meters, they also are great off-loaders keeping ball alive in situations they find themselves with no options. With these lethal forward pack they are sure to dominate not only in offense but in defense with their aggresion and their size. The bench is even stacked with player like Sitili, Siliva, Felise and Paseka which can really boost the morale with their presence on the field once substitued. Overall this Tonga lineup dominates the aspect of a champion international lineup for these next coming games against Australia and New Zealand. Great to see so many youngsters given a chance to represent their country this up-coming Pacific Championship. Hopefully Jojo Fifita one day gets a call up into the red jersey. looking forward to their results👍👍🇹🇴🇹🇴
if they did it'll be insane. however, their halves combination is the only weak link. Need to develop Iongi, Latu Fainu and Isaiya Katoa before the world cup if they are to compete against New Zealand, England and Australia.
Great team! Pretty cool to see Tonga have some depth with them leaving the likes of Watene Zelezniak, Will Peniseni, Sifa Talakai, Frizell and them out
Very good team tonga used to have a good sense of footy in 2019 rewatching old clips showed they used to play out the back with the forwards and scramble on last tackle kicking game was definitely weak i feel like the penrith structure is such a good starting base for tonga to adapat to they need quick play the ball thru the middle and let the young halves play eyes up footy through the sets i like havili at 9 because he has a good feel for thr footy the bench is defintly gonna be our weak spot
I remember when we were struggling to find spine players. Options were limited Now we have Fullbacks - Lehi Hopoate, Tolu Koula, Tesi Niu, Isaiah Iongi, Halves - Latu Fainu, Isiah Katoa, Tui Lolohea, Kotoni Staggs, Deon Teaupa and Junior Amone(if it weren’t for the off field stuff)
Their forward pack is their best weapon. Centre the offense around the pack instead of playing regular structured footy and they'll have a chance against the Australia and New Zealand
I think they should shuffle koloamatangi to bench and put samuela in. That kid works when he gets the ball and it will be good to partner up with Eliesa as he has same work ethic, Keaon’s good but doesn’t have the heart samuela has. Isaiah needs to step out of his comfort zone and try things he’s never done before. He plays too safe. Use some short dribble in end goal for Addin or high centre kicks for eliesa. Just to put on pressure. Maybe I’m blabbing too much, but I have high hopes for the team. I believe someday we will dominate the big stage. All the best boys
@@alfredtameifuna8928 Lolohea is experienced. he's been around a long time. But the times I've seen him play, whilst he has his good moments, he takes too many wrong options as a playmaker and is mistake prone.
Surely Samuela Fainu, Tyson Frizell, or even Jojo Fifita should've gotten the call up too. Still gonna back this squad tho. All the best against Australia & NZ. 🇹🇴
Naah don't need them. Woolf chose these players for a reason to play a particular structure and game plan. Oku ikai ke fili noaia 'e timi ia. Experience and young bucks. The last ride for Woolfy.
We don’t need them but we need Siua Wong & Soni Luke? Inexperience much🤔😭 Whatever game plan Woolf has, hope it goes well regardless. Last year wasn’t great for MMT, need to do better this year.
@@LeagueFan274 plenty of time to develop those players eg. Samuela Fainu, Jojo Fifita. Siua Wong and Soni Luke have been there before so they're familiar with Woolfy that's why they're there. Since 2018 Tonga has had Board issues now they have a stable board England tour different squad, unavailability of key players etc and the English Ref who was 18th man. We have a complete squad here and stability with the Board back in Tonga.
I never knew Topou was Tonga And replace Latu Fainu from Tuimoala Lolohea in the halves and put Tolu Kola to extended bench and give experience to lssaih Iongi at fullback in international level
is this Tongan team officially backed by the Tongan rugby league? I feel it's hypocritical for the ARL to pick a Tonga invitational team but still include it as an official Test when they still don't recognize Super league tests as official. I guess we can put that down to Sydney logic LOL.
Yes it is. Tongan Rugbyleague Board back in Tonga is new and recognised by the IRL which includes 3 white Aussie kats in the Board to oversee stuff. Tonga has had Board Issues since 2018. Now Tonga is set.
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It was actually the english refs that were horrendous in that test match
The refs are all driving lambos now 😂
Agree. Some pretty obvious disgraceful calls to the home team 🙄
Good luck dokos love from the 🇼🇸🔥🔥
Yes sir. Pasifika brotherhood 🇵🇬🇹🇴🇳🇿❤️💙🤍🖤💪
@@milotalavou6212 same to the usos overseas with luai there leading the team bro I think they gonna come back with some silverware leaving the poms salty the same way they beat them in the World Cup 😂 lesssgo TOA
this aged well
Good to see veterans and younsters in the mix for this lethal tongan lineup. A combination of Moses Suli and Paul Alamoti adds dangerous skill, size and aggresion into this backline to aid with the dangerous speed of Tolu Koula, Daniel Tupou and Sione Katoa. One thing you can notice throughout this lineup is 98% of these players have already played together through past international matches and the recent world cup adding to natural bonding and trust within this lineups defense and offense. Two halves being a mix of the experienced Lolohea and young Katoa will combine into a real creative pair of halves for Mate Maa Tonga. An aspect on the field Tonga will absolutley dominate is the agility, skill, aggresion and size of its Forward pack. Not only are the ball carriers like Adin, Katoa, Haumole etc dangerous in carry meters, they also are great off-loaders keeping ball alive in situations they find themselves with no options. With these lethal forward pack they are sure to dominate not only in offense but in defense with their aggresion and their size. The bench is even stacked with player like Sitili, Siliva, Felise and Paseka which can really boost the morale with their presence on the field once substitued. Overall this Tonga lineup dominates the aspect of a champion international lineup for these next coming games against Australia and New Zealand. Great to see so many youngsters given a chance to represent their country this up-coming Pacific Championship. Hopefully Jojo Fifita one day gets a call up into the red jersey. looking forward to their results👍👍🇹🇴🇹🇴
love it mate. Really appreciate your analysis 🇹🇴💯
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague allgood mate👍👍
such good analysis all of it was great👍
What a team 😮😮😮😮
Could only imagine if David Fafita and Staggs played for Tonga
if they did it'll be insane. however, their halves combination is the only weak link. Need to develop Iongi, Latu Fainu and Isaiya Katoa before the world cup if they are to compete against New Zealand, England and Australia.
That’s a solid team on paper hope they go well
love your videos keep it up
Thanks mate I appreciate you ❤️
Pls make more vids on tonga
Great team! Pretty cool to see Tonga have some depth with them leaving the likes of Watene Zelezniak, Will Peniseni, Sifa Talakai, Frizell and them out
Yeah Tonga got firepower. Their world cup team in 2026 if all are healthy will be insane
Bloody good side, even if the halves look iffy
The halves are my only concern. Otherwise, this is probably Tonga's best team since the last team that beat Australia
That forward pack is insane! 😯
absolutely mate. 🇹🇴❤️🤍
happy that eliesa katoa made it
Arguably the Best Back rower in the world . It's a tie between Liam Martin and him 🇹🇴
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague yeah i agree😃
MEKE TEAM MA TOKO BRUTHAZ
ALL DA BEST
🇹🇴🤙❤️
Very good team tonga used to have a good sense of footy in 2019 rewatching old clips showed they used to play out the back with the forwards and scramble on last tackle kicking game was definitely weak i feel like the penrith structure is such a good starting base for tonga to adapat to they need quick play the ball thru the middle and let the young halves play eyes up footy through the sets i like havili at 9 because he has a good feel for thr footy the bench is defintly gonna be our weak spot
💯🇹🇴❤️🤍
Mate maa Tonga will make it
Yes sir let's go! 🇹🇴❤️🤍
This is the best team so far 😮
Not gonna lie , this Tongan team is well balanced. That forward pack is insane 🇹🇴💪🇹🇴💪❤️🤍
LeessGoooo Tonga 😎🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
all the best mate 🇹🇴❤️🤍🤙
Would have Lehi Hopoate for 18th man or even 17.
This team is stacked
yeah lehi will eventually start at some point..he's a future origin winger. absolutely talented player
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague most definitely
MMT for LIFE❤
🇹🇴❤️ Good luck.
Big match with kiwis coming up
with Jahrome Hughes out, it'll be a close game
Tonga for life
🇹🇴🇹🇴❤️🤍💯
I remember when we were struggling to find spine players. Options were limited
Now we have
Fullbacks - Lehi Hopoate, Tolu Koula, Tesi Niu, Isaiah Iongi,
Halves - Latu Fainu, Isiah Katoa, Tui Lolohea, Kotoni Staggs, Deon Teaupa and Junior Amone(if it weren’t for the off field stuff)
Tonga needs to develop the halves before the world cup. They have the potential to win it all with that forward pack
Tongaaaaaaaaaasa 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes sir 💯🇹🇴🤍❤️
looking back at the 2022 tonga had decent halves with talatu and katoa hopefully we can find another player that can mismatch
they have selected a good squad i would have liked to see samuela fainu get selected hes been impressive this season
Yeah mate I'm shocked he's not in the squad. He's a future origin player for NSW
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague yeah i'd like to see him in action for NSW future star
Happy Alamoti made it
Was one of the best in the GF. What a superstar
yeah, he has definitely deserved it for his work this year
Strong side stacked good players hard to beat get it right
Their forward pack is their best weapon. Centre the offense around the pack instead of playing regular structured footy and they'll have a chance against the Australia and New Zealand
This team is gonna be dangerous
absolutely mate. That forward pack is incredible 🇹🇴❤️🤍
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague I know bra
TONGA 4 LIFE ,
Yes sir 💯🇹🇴🤍🤙❤️
Awesome video bro, I’m suprised they didn’t go with Fifita, or is Fifita still recovering from his injury?
Fifita went under the knife when Titans season ended.
Oh yeah I forgot about that
yes fiftita had surgery. Tonga in the 2026 world cup will be insane tho
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague true god bro
powerful team
the forward pack is insane 🇹🇴💪
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague i know its just insane
I think they should shuffle koloamatangi to bench and put samuela in. That kid works when he gets the ball and it will be good to partner up with Eliesa as he has same work ethic, Keaon’s good but doesn’t have the heart samuela has. Isaiah needs to step out of his comfort zone and try things he’s never done before. He plays too safe. Use some short dribble in end goal for Addin or high centre kicks for eliesa. Just to put on pressure. Maybe I’m blabbing too much, but I have high hopes for the team. I believe someday we will dominate the big stage. All the best boys
Samuela Fainu not being there is surprising even for me. He's a future superstar
tonga for life
Yes sir let's go !! 🇹🇴🇹🇴🤙❤️🤍
All my money on tonga now
Solid team not gonna lie. Probably their best since that team that beat the kangaroos
Tenga for life lesssssgouuuu nar Tonga for life docx
💯🇹🇴❤️
Lehi to fullback and Koula taking Suli spot
that'll work too
Very good opponents.
💯🇹🇴❤️
Can you do one for Fiji bati pls
Yes dropping it tomorrow 🤙💯
This Tonga team is dangerous. Don't think they will win, but they will be ready for the World Cup.
Yeah quality side with an insane forward pack. They lack the halves power to that's all. need to develop blokes like Latu Fainu and Iongi
Can someone fly to the uk and steal lolohea’s passport so he can miss the game.
lol 😂
Yes, he looks like the weak link.
Lolohea will be the man with Katoa since rlwc they have experience. An experienced halves combo is all we need to lead the Horses around the park.
@@alfredtameifuna8928 Lolohea is experienced. he's been around a long time. But the times I've seen him play, whilst he has his good moments, he takes too many wrong options as a playmaker and is mistake prone.
😂😂😂 let the brother play in his farewell tour lol. Probably Jason Taumalolo and Siliva Havilis last tour too.
MMT 4 life
Surely Samuela Fainu, Tyson Frizell, or even Jojo Fifita should've gotten the call up too. Still gonna back this squad tho. All the best against Australia & NZ. 🇹🇴
Yeah shocked to not see them. especially Samuela Fainu, he was a weapon all season
Frizell has retired from international footy
Naah don't need them. Woolf chose these players for a reason to play a particular structure and game plan.
Oku ikai ke fili noaia 'e timi ia. Experience and young bucks. The last ride for Woolfy.
We don’t need them but we need Siua Wong & Soni Luke? Inexperience much🤔😭 Whatever game plan Woolf has, hope it goes well regardless. Last year wasn’t great for MMT, need to do better this year.
@@LeagueFan274 plenty of time to develop those players eg. Samuela Fainu, Jojo Fifita. Siua Wong and Soni Luke have been there before so they're familiar with Woolfy that's why they're there. Since 2018 Tonga has had Board issues now they have a stable board England tour different squad, unavailability of key players etc and the English Ref who was 18th man. We have a complete squad here and stability with the Board back in Tonga.
Man I thought Latu Fainu would be in the halves to get that combo happening with katoa
yeah mate same here. Also his brother Samuela Fainu should be in the team he's an absolute weapon
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague 💯 samuela was very consistent and held his own especially playing for a team that came last he stood out amongst the pack.
I almost predicted this whole line. ALMOST 🤏
1. Lehi Hopoate
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Tolu Koula
4. Moses Suli
5. Sione Katoa
6. Kotoni Staggs❌
7. Issaiah Katoa
8. Addin Fonua Blake
9. Latu Fainu ❌
10. Taniela Paseka
11. Haumole Olakauatu
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Siliva Havili
15. Keon Koloamatangi
16. Stili Tupouniua
17. Moeaki Fotuaika❌
So close mate. Kotoni would have definitely played had he not been injured.
Staggs should be on Lolohea off ,Fifita should be on too ,still in good form 😢
Staggs out due to a quad Injury and Fifita had surgery
This is my lineup
1. Lehi hopoate
2. Tolutau koula
3. Moses suli
4. Kotoni Staggs
5. Dallin watene zelezniak
6. Latu fainu
7. Isaiya katoa
8. Tom amone
9. Soni luke
10. Addin fonua blake
11. Haumole olakauatu
12. Eliesa katoa
13. David fifita
14. Ata hingano
15. Siosifa talakai
16. Sitili tuponiua
17. Jason taumalolo
18. Paul alamoti
19. Taniela paseka
20. Isaiah iongi
21. Daniel tupou
22. Felise kaufusi
love it. 🇹🇴
LEHI HOPOATE!
LET'S GO MMT🇹🇴676
yes sir 🇹🇴🇹🇴
Can you please do Samoa?
Dropping tomorrow mate stay tuned 🤙🙏
Samoa arent in the paficic championship they ar egoing to england for tests againts tham
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague thanks
They need to win games,same team last year but,gd luck
True. Thought they'll move on from blokes like Taumalolo. Still a legend but Tonga needs new faces like Samuela Fainu
I never knew Topou was Tonga
And replace Latu Fainu from Tuimoala Lolohea in the halves
and put Tolu Kola to extended bench and give experience to lssaih Iongi at fullback in international level
Yeah I fully agree. 🇹🇴💯❤️
@@dailydoseofrugbyleague thanks 👍💯
Tonga 4life
all the best Tonga 🇹🇴🤍❤️
Alamoti well deserved
Yeah mate he was one of the best players in the grand final too. An Absolute unit
is this Tongan team officially backed by the Tongan rugby league? I feel it's hypocritical for the ARL to pick a Tonga invitational team but still include it as an official Test when they still don't recognize Super league tests as official. I guess we can put that down to Sydney logic LOL.
officially confirmed mate 🇹🇴❤️🤍
Yes it is. Tongan Rugbyleague Board back in Tonga is new and recognised by the IRL which includes 3 white Aussie kats in the Board to oversee stuff. Tonga has had Board Issues since 2018. Now Tonga is set.
I would put Lehi Hopoate at fullback, Koula in the centres and kick Suli. Suli has not had a good year and can be clumsy
that'll work too honestly. Lehi is a future origin player he's such a quality player
Lethal all round
Can't wait to see them go. that forward pack is insane 💯🇹🇴❤️🤍
Where's my glorious king Kotoni Staggs😢
Quad Injury mate . Returning 2025. 🇹🇴❤️
No spine ,too many takoas😅😅
The halves are the only weak link in this team. Tonga needs to develop blokes like Amone , Latu Fainu and Isaiya Katoa before the 2026 world cup 🇹🇴❤️🤍