Tonga A to offer Irish counterparts physical challenge

Tonga A, ranked 15 in the world, will offer Ireland A a strong physical challenge at Ravenhill tonight.

Assistant Coach Brian Melrose, a former Australian U20 and 7’s coach, said: “I was just appointed to the squad three weeks ago. This time in Belfast has been the first opportunity I have had to work with the team. It has been a busy few days with a lot of constructive work being done on the pitch.