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Despite the recent trouble surrounding Tongan rugby, the opening round of the IRB Pacific Cup will still kick off this weekend.
The Tau'uta Reds will face the Fiji Warriors in Nuku'alofa while the Tautahi Gold square off against the Fiji Barbarians in Lautoka.
Tonga's participation in the Rugby World Cup has been in serious doubt as the troubled Pacific nation's rugby union faces significant financial difficulties.
Three directors resigned from the board last week, which is split along pro-and anti-democracy lines.
A special general meeting to oust the remaining democratic faction is scheduled for this week.
In the other Pacific Cup match, Upolu Samoa plays Savai'i Samoa in Apia.