Mate Ma'a coach Charles Tonga admits it's a relief to finally have his squad for the Rugby League World Cup signed off after injuries and withdrawals forced a number of last minute changes.
Manly's Brent Kite will captain the side, which also features seasoned Paramatta prop Fuifui Moimoi, Penrith's Sika Manu and explosive Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell.
Their were some late hitches with Sharks backrower Anthony Tupou ruled out with an ACL injury along with Bulldogs forward Tony Williams and Richie Fa'aoso from the Sea Eagles.
Roosters prop Sam Moa played for Tonga in April but will represent the Kiwis at the World Cup while Michael Jennings was named in the Australian team.
Charles Tonga says while it's a shame to lose a number of key individuals he backs the young players in the team to step up and take their chance.
The team will have their first full training run together on Tuesday before flying to Tonga on Wednesday night.
The Mate Ma'a will play Scotland, Italy and the Cook Islands in pool play at the World Cup.
The full squad is:
Cronulla Sharks: Sosaia Feki, Nesiasi Mataitonga, Pat Politoni
Manly Sea Eagles: Brent Kite (C), Jorge Taufua
Melbourne Storm: Mahe Fonua, Siosaia Vave
Newcastle Knights: Siuatonga Likiliki
North Queensland Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo
Parramatta Eels: Fuifui Moimoi, Peni Terepo,
Penrith Panthers: Sika Manu, Daniel Foster,
Sydney Roosters: Samisoni Langi, Nafe Seluini, Daniel Tupou
NZ Warriors: Glen Fisi'iahi, Siliva Havili, Konrad Hurrell,
Wests Tigers: Ben Murdoch-Masila
Huddersfield Giants: Ukuma Ta'ai
Hull Kingston Rovers: Mickey Paea
St. Helens: Willie Manu
Liahona Old Boys: Sydney Havea
Unavailable:
Brisbane Broncos: David Hala (injured)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: Tony Williams (injured)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: Anthony Tupou (injured)
Manly Sea Eagles: Richie Fa'aoso (injured)
Parramatta Eels: Kelepi Tanginoa (injured), Willie Tonga (injured), Vai Toutai
Sydney Roosters: Sam Moa
Havelo Bulldogs: Daniel Kilioni
