Sevu Reece named in All Blacks team to play Tonga

Sevu Reece named in All Blacks team to play Tonga

By Shanil Singh
05/09/2019
Sevu Reece

Sevu Reece has been named in the All Blacks team to play Tonga this Saturday after his scintillating performance against the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe test.

In another big change Beauden Barrett moves back to number 10 with Richie Mo’unga out injured.

Reiko Ioane has not been included in the squad altogether.

In the forwards Codie Taylor starts at hooker with Liam Coltman providing cover from the bench, Matt Todd starts at openside  with Luke Jacobson coming onto the bench for his second Test  while Scott Barrett comes in as lock cover on the bench.

In the backs, TJ Perenara will start at Scrum-Half while Josh Ioane poised to make his All Blacks debut off the bench.

Ryan Crotty returns from injury at Centre for his first Test appearance of the year.

The All Blacks host Tonga at 2.35pm this Saturday.

 

All Blacks squad:

1. Joe Moody (40)

2. Codie Taylor (44)

3. Nepo Laulala (19)

4. Patrick Tuipulotu (24)

5. Samuel Whitelock (111)

6. Ardie Savea (38)

7. Matt Todd (20)

8. Kieran Read ‑ captain (121)

9. TJ Perenara (58)

10. Beauden Barrett (77)

11. George Bridge (4)

12. Ryan Crotty (44)

13. Anton Lienert‑Brown (37)

14. Sevu Reece (2)

15. Ben Smith (79)

 

Reserves

16. Liam Coltman (5)

17. Ofa Tuungafasi (29)

18. Angus Ta'avao (7)

19. Scott Barrett (30)

20. Luke Jacobson (1)

21. Aaron Smith (86)

22. Josh Ioane *

23. Jordie Barrett (11

ADVERTISEMENT

Foods Pacific Ghee Promotion
FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Expert warns Fiji could become a semi-narco state
As Fiji grapples with a growing HIV outbreak driven by a methamphetamine crisis, an expert warns the country could become a semi-narco state. The e...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Trump confirms no extensions for tariff deadline as August 1 looms for Fiji
U.S. President Donald Trump says there would be “no extensions” granted to the new August 1 deadline he set for U.S. trading partners to ...
2 hours ago

Trump confirms no extensions for tariff deadline as August 1 looms for Fiji
U.S. President Donald Trump says there would be “no extensions” granted to the new August 1 deadline he set for U.S. trading partners to ...
2 hours ago

Major boost for Tailevu Youth Council in preparation for the Siga Kei Luvei Tailevu celebration
The Tailevu Provincial Youth Council has received a major boost from three key sponsors, Aurora, Kai Tai, and BLK Sports, ahead of the highly ...
2 hours ago

Banquet hosted at State House to honour Tongan royals during State Visit
A Banquet was hosted in honour of the State Visit by King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the Kingdom of Tonga at the State House last night by ...
3 hours ago

Labasa farmer plans to increase crop production with new tractor
Mohammed Saiyum from Nabekavu, Labasa, can now significantly increase crop production on his farm after purchasing a tractor, which will not only ...
3 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Professor Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on the 2025/2026 National Budget.
4 hours ago

Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
2 days ago

CFL 40th Birthday
CFL’s 40th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with free concert at Albert Park on ...
5 days ago

TOP