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Tonga have named a strong 21-man squad which includes two Roosters ahead of their clash with Scotland to kick off the Rugby League World Cup. 

Daniel Tupou and Siosiua Taukeiaho have both been named in the starting line-up, though Taukeiaho will line-up in the front row as opposed to the lock or second row position.

Tonga side to face Scotland

1 William Hopoate 

2 Daniel Tupou 

3 Michael Jennings 

4 Konrad Hurrell 

5 Manu Vatuvei 

6 Tuimoala Lolohea 

7 Mafoa'aeata Hingano 

8 Andrew Fifita 

9 Siliva Havili 

10 Sio Siua Taukeiaho 

11 Manu Ma'u 

12 Sika Manu (c) 

13 Jason Taumalolo

INTERCHANGE 

14 Sione Katoa

15 Sam Moa 

16 Peni Terepo

17 Ben Murdoch-Masilia 

RESERVES

18 Joe Ofahengaue 

19 Solomone Kata 

20 David Fusitua 

21 Samisoni Langi 

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