Tonga Forced To Change
(N.Z. Press Association) WELLINGTON. Three players suffering from injury or sickness have forced the Tongan Rugby side to make changes for the match against the Junior AU Blacks at Athletic Park tomorrow from the side that beat New' Zealand Maoris at Lancaster Park. Slone Tavo, the captain, Alipate, and the sturdy loek, Sio Motuapuaka, are missing. Tavo is still suffering from the influenza, Alipate has a wrenched ankle, and!
Motuapuaka, although named in the reserves, is suffering from a heavy cold. The brilliant centre, Tali, the two thrilling wing threequarters, Kei and Vanisi, and the most competent half-back, Muller, are playing, while the outstanding flanker, Kimipu, although burdened with a cold, has been named in the side. The new players are Siaosi Selupe II (who went on as a replacement in the game against the Maoris), Fetu’ulele Mailangi and Villami Pohulu.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32073, 22 August 1969, Page 13
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