Fenukitau (left) - experienced forward. (Getty Images)
IPOLITO FENUKITAU
Born: 22.07.72
Position: Number Eight
Club: Ricoh
One of Tonga's most experienced forwards, Fenukitau has played Super 12 rugby for the Australian side ACT Brumbies.
The 31-year-old has also played for Australia at Sevens, collecting a bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Was the subject of an International Rugby Board enquiry about his eligibility for this World Cup as a result of him representing the Aussies, but Tonga were given the green light to include him in their squad.
Played in the 1995 World Cup for Tonga, scoring a try against Scotland, and now plays his club rugby with the Ricoh club in Japan.
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