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MELBOURNE : Tonga have never made it out of the group phase at the World Cup and appear set to continue that record in France despite boosting their ranks with a slew of former New Zealand internationals.
Tonga will be without Israel Folau for the Rugby World Cup after the former Australia international was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
Former New Zealand centre George Moala was named on Monday in Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad even though he is serving a five-match ban for a red card in a warm-up game.
Tonga could emerge as a dark horse in a so-called "Pool of Death" at this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
World XV coach Steve Hansen said Israel Folau "can't be punished for life" for his homophobic stance after the talented back was booed at Twickenham on Sunday.
Former Wales second-row Alun Wyn Jones will lead out the Barbarians at Twickenham today as he makes his first appearance for the famous invitational side.
S tarter for 10: has the Premiership ever seen a more naturally-gifted player than Charles Piutau? Others have scored more tries, made more tackles or influenced their team’s fortunes more significantly, but has there ever been anyone to match Piutau’s capacity to thrill, to produce those moments that stir the senses?
Bristol’s director of rugby, Pat Lam, says the Premiership’s status as a globally-attractive league is under threat if ambitious clubs continue to lose their biggest names and action is not taken to eradicate the geographical inequalities hindering the development of young English players.