Daniel Tupou is the biggest name missing from Tonga's 24-player squad list for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Coach Kristian Woolf must cut one player before the tournament begins on October 15.
Tyson Frizell is included, setting up his third World Cup appearance for a different country.
The 34-year-old Knights veteran played for Wales in 2013 and Australia in 2017, and would become the first player to represent three nations at three World Cups.
In June, Frizell said he remained open to another Tonga opportunity after playing three Tests for the team in 2023, when it toured England.
Latu Fainu is named, but brothers Samuela and Sione are not.
The three had sought to switch to Fiji's World Cup squad, but could not provide the records required by the IRL to establish their Fijian heritage.
Robert Toia and Jojo Fifita, both considered for Australia, have opted to represent Tonga.
Toia had reportedly been committed to both sides, but after winning the premiership with the Roosters confirmed he would not play for the Kangaroos.
Jason Taumalolo is selected for what is expected to be his final World Cup.
Tupou, Tonga's all-time leading try-scorer, misses out despite scoring a hat-trick in his 300th NRL game in July.
Sione Katoa, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Paul Alamoti also make the squad.