Of the 30 players in the Tonga squad to face the All Blacks this weekend, many haven't been exposed to first-class rugby of any kind.
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau is reportedly in line to play for Tonga this year, according to a report out of New Zealand.
Three-test loose forward Nasi Manu has completed a remarkable comeback from testicular cancer to be named in Tonga's 31-man World Cup squad.
Coach Toutai Kefu has revamped his Tongan side to take on Japan in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup, which sees the return of regular captain Siale Piutau.
Today was supposed to mark Nasi Manu's return to rugby after he was named to captain the ‘Ikale Tahi against Samoa, however the affable loose forward will now have to wait at least one more week.
Nasi Manu will add another chapter to his remarkable recovery from testicular cancer after being named captain of Tonga in his first match back in test rugby against Samoa this weekend.
RugbyPass rounds up all of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership player ins and outs where 10 of the teams will be chasing down Saracens and Exeter Chiefs at the top of the table.
Returning cancer survivor Nasi Manu headlines Toutai Kefu's 31-man Tonga squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
Two overseas recruits will leave Northampton at the end of this season as Chris Boyd attempts to freshen up his Saints squad which still has a shot at making the play-offs.
Northampton's injury crisis is showing no signs of abating - James Haskell is the latest to be forced to go under the knife.
