The Tonga government is to give each member of the national rugby side, 'Ikale Tahi, $US2,672 dollars.
Photo: World Rugby / Colin Watson
The Cabinet approved the donation last week for the players who met Samoa last weekend and who play the Flying Fijians on Saturday.
The government is also donating another $US4,454 dollars to the Tonga Athletics Sports Association.
Radio Tonga reports the government saying this demonstrates its leadership and commitment to building confidence and investment in its athletes, supporting a strong Tongan sports system to achieve excellence.
Last month the government pulled out of hosting the Pacific Games, citing other priorities for the funding.