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Brian McDermott

Half-back Isaiya Katoa - who was the standout player as Tonga beat England 30-12 two weeks ago - has recovered from an ankle problem, and so returns after sitting out the win over Lebanon. It means Tui Lolohea shifts to stand-off, and Latu Fainu drops down to the bench.

Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and centre Rob Toia return to the starting side, meaning Sione Katoa and Paul Alamoti - both try scorers against Lebanon - drop out.

Tyson Frizell returns at loose forward - he is representing a third different country at a World Cup, having played for Wales in 2013 and Australia in 2017.

Tonga: Lehi Hopoate, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Tolutau Koula, Robert Toia, Jojo Fifita, Tui Lolohea, Isaiya Katoa, Addin Fonua-Blake, Salesi Foketi, Jason Taumalolo, Haumole Olakau'atu, Siua Wong, Tyson Frizell.

Interchange: Soni Luke, Stefano Utoikamanu, Demitric Vaimauga, Taniela Paseka, Leka Halasima, Latu Fainu.

Isaiya Katoa
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