Telusa Veainu will make his test debut for Tonga this weekend after being named on the right wing for their Pacific Nations Cup opener against Fiji in Suva.
The 24 year old is the only new face in the 'Ikale Tahi starting side and joins Fetu'u Vainikolo and Vunga Lilo in a potent back three.
Romania-based hooker Sosefo Sakalia is also poised to make his test debut off the bench.
'Ikale Tahi captain Nili Latu leads a huddle during training. Photo: Tonga Rugby Union
Head Coach Mana Otai says he's been impressed with the level of intensity shown by the team during training.
Full squad:
1. 'Alisona Taumalolo
2. Elvis Taione
3. Halani 'Aulika
4. Steve Mafi
5. Tukulua Lokotui
6. Hale T Pole
7. Nili Latu (Captain)
8. Viliami Ma'afu
9. Taniela Moa
10. Latiume Fosita
11. Fetu'u Vainikolo
12. Sione Piukala
13. Alipate Fatafehi
14. Telusa Veainu
15. Vunga Lilo
16. Sosefo Sakalia
17. Tevita Mailau
18. Sila Puafisi
19. Joe Tu'ineau
20. Viliami Fihaki
21. Sonatane Takulua
22. Kurt Morath
23. 'Otulea Katoa
