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'Ikale Tahi players in training ahead of the game against Ireland this weekend Photo: Tonga Rugby Union
Tonga and Samoa begin their campaigns at the Rugby World Cup in France this weekend.
While Tonga will face world number one Ireland, Manu Samoa tackles debutants Chile.
Both teams named their line-ups in France on Thursday.
RNZ Pacific Senior Sports Journalist Iliesa Tora is in Bordeaux and filed this report: