Maka: I’ll make it to face All Blacks

TONGA captain Finau Maka doesn’t expect a sore Achilles to stop him playing against New Zealand in the opening match of the World Cup at Eden Park. His brother, the coach Isitolo Maka, revealed Finau was the team’s only injury concern.

Tonga team: Lilo, Iongi, Hufanga, Ma’ilei, Piutau, Morath, Moa, Ma’afu, Maka (capt), Kalamafoni, Tuineau, Hehea, Filise, Lutui, Tonga’uiha. Subs: Taukafa, Taumalolo, Pulu, Timani, Vahafolau, Fisilau, Fatafehi.