The spectacle of the Rugby World Cup may have only just come to a conclusion, but the Brumbies are in full focus of the upcoming Super Rugby campaign.
As it currently stands, Tongan captain Siale Piatua will play his final Test match on Sunday in Osaka when Tonga go to war with the USA. A familial connection could lead to him potentially donning the red jersey in the future, however.
Tonga face an unappetising World Cup opener versus England in Sapporo on Sunday, but they have three players who at least give them a puncher's chance of causing some trouble.
Follow all the action from the World Cup warm-up match on the RugbyPass live blog as the All Blacks host Tonga at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Well-travelled former Wallaby Cooper Vuna has been restored to Tonga's wing for their final Rugby World Cup warmup Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.
Three-test loose forward Nasi Manu has completed a remarkable comeback from testicular cancer to be named in Tonga's 31-man World Cup squad.
Super Rugby may have diminished in fan interest in recent years, but that hasn't stopped it churning out talent... check out the RugbyPass Super Rugby Under-23 squads.
New Zealand’s traditional post-World Cup exodus saw a number of experienced heads relocate off-shore at the end of 2019 but it's the loss of Number 8 Kieran Read that will cause Ian Foster the most contemplation.