21 Nov 2013

Sport: Tonga make four changes for Wales test

11:43 am on 21 November 2013

Tonga have made four changes to the side beaten by France for Saturday's final match of their European rugby tour against Wales in Cardiff.

Melbourne Rebels prop Eddie Aholelei starts in place of Sona Taumalolo, who was given a four week ban for punching France lock Yoann Maestri.

Sila Puafisi and Viliami Ma'afu come into the pack at tighthead prop and number eight, while Latiume Fosita will start at first five.

The 'Ikale Tahi have yet to win on tour, having lost their opening match in Romania.

Full lineup:

15 Vunga Lilo

14 Fetu'u Vainokolo

13 Siale Piutau

12 Sione Piukala

11 William Helu

10 Latiume Fosita

9 Taniela Moa

8 Viliami Ma'afu

7 Nili Latu (capt)

6 Sione Kalamafoni

5 Joe Tuineau

4 Tukulua Lokotui

3 Sila Puafisi

2 Elvis Taione

1 Eddie Aholelei

Replacements: Suliasi Taufalele, Taione Vea, Tevita Mailau, Hale T-Pole, Opeti Fonua, Samisoni Fisilau, Fangatapu Apikotoa, David Halaifonua