Charles Piutau is looking forward to facing former Ulster team-mates when he makes his World Cup debut for Tonga against Ireland on Saturday.
Piutau saw close up the ability of McCloskey, Henderson and Herring and he rates the trio highly as preparations continue for Tonga's opener against the Irish in Nantes.
"What a player, what a talent Iain is and a great leader when I was at Ulster. Just his strength on that field - he sometimes wouldn't lift the heaviest in the gym but he just has that natural strength and work-rate around the field. "I'm sure they will be telling everything about me [to the Ireland team] but that's the fun about it and it will be good to see them on that field."
He's poised for a first World Cup appearance and knows just how tough a challenge it will be against Ireland, who started with anCharles Piutau switched allegiance to Tonga and will make his World Cup debut on Saturday
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