Tonga name their World Cup squad, with Jason Taumalolo set for his last tournament

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Tonga have named their Rugby League World Cup squad, Love Rugby League reports, and it is a significant moment for one of the sport's biggest names. Jason Taumalolo is set to play his last World Cup, after years as the heart of the Tongan pack. Tui Lolohea is the only Super League player in the squad. Tonga play England in the group stage, in what will be one of the toughest games of England's campaign

The article also says Tyson Frizell is set to become the first player to represent three nations at three World Cups. It is worth noting that the article contains some inconsistencies, describing the squad as 24 players while listing 23, and naming one player as both absent and included. Fans should check the official Tongan announcement before relying on the full list

Tonga's rise over the last decade has been one of the best stories in rugby league. In 2017, Taumalolo and others chose to play for Tonga rather than New Zealand or Australia, and the team reached the semi-finals in front of a sea of red. Since then, Tonga have been a real threat to the established powers, with some of the most passionate support in world sport

England face Tonga on 17 October at HBF Park in Perth, as we noted when England named their squad. The Tongan supporters will turn Perth red, and the atmosphere will feel like a home game for them. For Taumalolo, a deep run in his final World Cup would be a fitting farewell

Can Tonga beat England in Perth? And where does Jason Taumalolo rank among the great forwards?

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