TLA Worldwide plc announced that it has been appointed by World Rugby as their partner to deliver the Tonga v Wales test match in Auckland this summer. This fixture will be part of a showcase for Pacific Island rugby titled the "Pasifika Challenge" and features in a double-header along with a test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Samoa. The Pasifika Challenge will be held at Eden Park in Auckland, kicking off at 5.30pm (local time) on 16 June 2017. The Tonga v Wales test match is the first game of the double-header, which will be broadcast live in New Zealand and around the world. TLA created the Pasifika Challenge double-header in conjunction with New Zealand Rugby ("NZR") after it was appointed by World Rugby to organise the match at a venue in Auckland. TLA was able to arrange for the match to feature in conjunction with the All Blacks v Samoa contest, and present an evening of Pacific Island rugby.