Finau Maka, please return my call.

It has been widely reported that Finau Maka got the raw end of the deal with him not making the final squad for the rugby showpiece later this year in Australia.

Jim Love is furious that the " Taimi Tonga" reported that Finau was astounded at learning through Planet Rugby that the squad has been named and he was not included.

"I asked Finau to join us for some of the mid-year matches, he was contacted by a player while we where in Canberra. And was asked to contact me   I called him many times, left messages and had no reply, even to this day!"

"You tell me, should I still include him?" how can you include someone when you don’t know whether they’re coming or going? And not returning my calls! If he lost my number, isn’t there a directory assistance that could help him? The TRFU has my number, and the NZRFU; he could’ve called them! Or better still email me at least!

"We have picked a formidable squad on what was available to us at the time, I firmly believe that this squad will do Tonga proud."

"Other players that didn’t make the squad were not selected due to injuries, availability through not being released from clubs and unions, dispensary reasons and they know that!"

We have a good bunch of guys that can play who have made total committement to Tonga Rugby and are willing to give their all for Tonga, that’s all that matters right now"