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"This would be a game-changer if we can get some of those players back," says Tonga boss as stars like former AB Charles Piutau come on to his radar.
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England players will earn 70,000 pounds ($95,585) each if they win all three of their autumn internationals under a revised pay deal with the governing Rugby Football Union, the Telegraph newspaper reported.
"This would be a game-changer if we can get some of those players back," says Tonga boss as stars like former AB Charles Piutau come on to his radar.
Former Wallaby Timani in Tongan squad for northern tour
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tonga is planning to go ahead with its northern hemisphere rugby tour this month despite the recent decision by Samoa to cancel its tour over COVID-19 concerns. Samoa announced it would not tour because strict domestic border policies would not allow Samoa-based players to return home if they have been to countries with COVID-19 outbreaks.