Scubby Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Could this GB tour get any more low key? Sam Burgess gone and now the GB v Tonga fixture doesn't even look like a full international? Neither does Australia v Tonga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 In some ways, the GB tour is invitational as they’ve no formal place in the international game. But the Aus vs Tonga game - I thought that was the Pacific Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunno much Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That Tongan squad looks very good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styx Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Apparently politics in Tonga RL, I've heard that players would not play for the old Board. IRFL stepped in and new board appointed. Legal wrangle in Tonga from old board. Hence why shown as invitational, compromise so players would play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Is this not down to the infighting in Tongan RL that they’ve been given this name? Even so, that’s a good side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, GeordieSaint said: In some ways, the GB tour is invitational as they’ve no formal place in the international game. But the Aus vs Tonga game - I thought that was the Pacific Cup? Yes it is, you can't just invite a Tongan XIII into the Pacific Cup. This is on the official International RL Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunno much Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That list is missing 5 players Scubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, dunno much said: That list is missing 5 players Scubby John Asiata, Andrew Fifita, Addin Fonua-Blake, David Fusitu'a, Siliva Havili, Ata Hingano, William Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Michael Jennings, Sione Katoa, Tuimoala Lolohea, Manu Ma'u, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jr, Kotoni Staggs, Tevita Junior Tatola, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Jason Taumalolo, Daniel Tupou, Sitili Tupouniua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I was wondering what invitational meant . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, Scubby said: Yes it is, you can't just invite a Tongan XIII into the Pacific Cup. This is on the official International RL Facebook page. Answered above if Styx is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 minute ago, GeordieSaint said: Answered above if Styx is correct. Rugby League is the only game that ruins its own ticket sales without any outside interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 58 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Is this not down to the infighting in Tongan RL that they’ve been given this name? Even so, that’s a good side. That's what I assumed. Not having a current Tongan RL organisation that's officially accepted, this is just the Tongan national side under a flag of convenience. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Kotoni Staggs is a name that jumps out there . Tbh I didn’t know he had Tongan heritage but he’s gonna be one of the best around the way he’s developing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Shouldn’t make any difference on the day. Same players, same colours, same Sipi Tau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, DavidM said: Kotoni Staggs is a name that jumps out there . Tbh I didn’t know he had Tongan heritage but he’s gonna be one of the best around the way he’s developing He is going to be a cracking player (he is already very good). When you see how the likes of Staggs, Payne Haas & David Fafita are progressing, the Broncos are going to be such a good team in a few years if Seibold can get his hands on some decent half backs. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dunbar said: He is going to be a cracking player (he is already very good). When you see how the likes of Staggs, Payne Haas & David Fafita are progressing, the Broncos are going to be such a good team in a few years if Seibold can get his hands on some decent half backs. Brodie Croft apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abicus Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I think we can just be relieved that 'Tonga' are playing, and with a 'full strength team'. If this had not happened, I think we would have seen Australia abandon its match against Tonga, and the GB Lions tour would have essentially collapsed financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, DavidM said: Brodie Croft apparently Interesting. He is a good player but more of an individual threat than an on field general which is really what Brisbane needs right now. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thos was announced last night. Due to the political infighting they have got round it by calling Tonga an Invitational XIII. I assume it is just a governance thing. Not sure why you also raised the Burgesa thing as an issue though Scubby, he has pulled out with an injury that may shorten his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 All they need is a couple of decent half backs. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I'm glad they managed to find a way to put out a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Has Hingano been playing reserve footy all year? Or has he been injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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