As is Steve Mafi.
But both Kalamafoni and Veainu get a rest this summer.
Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
Are you certain that Mafi is coming back? All year the sources & rumours couldn't decide on whether he's staying in Castres or returning to us! 
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
Any news on Pakalani's future?
I think we're in need of another dynamic back 3 player, plus a hard running centre. Couple of Pacific Islanders, Pakalani could resolve the former if fit.
I think we're in need of another dynamic back 3 player, plus a hard running centre. Couple of Pacific Islanders, Pakalani could resolve the former if fit.
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
OffFrontRowUnionMember wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 8:02 pm Any news on Pakalani's future?
I think we're in need of another dynamic back 3 player, plus a hard running centre. Couple of Pacific Islanders, Pakalani could resolve the former if fit.
Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
That’s a shame, but an injury hampered his chance and obviously he doesn’t want to stay. 
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
When did Veainu last play for Tonga?RagingBull wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 6:31 pm As is Steve Mafi.
But both Kalamafoni and Veainu get a rest this summer.
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
Might be a mistake in my opinion then. Could of really shone in Vieanu’s absense if he hadn’t of suffered a knee injury. I might have to change my signature to I saw Afa Pakalani play!
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Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
nearly 3 years ago. Some people think theres some kind of way he could still represent England..TTRITH wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 10:34 pmWhen did Veainu last play for Tonga?RagingBull wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 6:31 pm As is Steve Mafi.
But both Kalamafoni and Veainu get a rest this summer.
Stranger things have happened. Cooper Vuna, CJ Stander etc.
Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
As far as I know there is no way possible Veainu can play for England, the loophole Tim Nanai-Williams (and Vuna to my knowledge) used has been shut, Stander wasn't tied in by SA at any point either so was always free to play for another countryTiger93 wrote: ↑Tue May 22, 2018 11:27 amnearly 3 years ago. Some people think theres some kind of way he could still represent England..TTRITH wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 10:34 pmWhen did Veainu last play for Tonga?RagingBull wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 6:31 pm As is Steve Mafi.
But both Kalamafoni and Veainu get a rest this summer.
Stranger things have happened. Cooper Vuna, CJ Stander etc.
Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
We'll see. Turned down several call ups now.
Re: Mapapalangi named in the Tongan squad.
I mean I'm sure there are other loopholes we don't know about but I'd be highly surprised if they were used, the other common thing is players who have switched allegiances have switched down rather than up (NZ to Samoa, Aus to Tonga), I'm sure the press would go ballistic if England were seen to be stealing capped Island talent