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Samisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho (born 8 August 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Super Rugby club Chiefs. Born in Tonga, he represents New Zealand at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1]
 Taukei'aho representing New Zealand during the November Internationals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Samisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 August 1997 Tongatapu, Tonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Paul's Collegiate School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Early life
editTaukei'aho was first spotted while he toured New Zealand as captain of Tonga's under-15s team and in 2013 moved to St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton on an internationals scholarship.[2][3]
International career
editTaukei'aho made his international debut for the All Blacks on 17 July 2021 against Fiji at Hamilton.[4][5]
References
edit- ↑ "Samisoni Taukei'aho". www.chiefs.co.nz. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ↑ "St Paul's hooker seeks NZ selection".
- ↑ "Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is more brain than brawn".
- ↑ Goile, Aaron (18 July 2021). "Samisoni Taukei'aho savours 'dream' All Blacks debut, leaves Ian Foster with tough call". Stuff. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ↑ "Taukei'aho called up to make All Blacks debut after injury". 1 News. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
External links
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- Samisoni Taukei'aho at ESPNscrum (archived)
- Samisoni Taukei'aho at ItsRugby.fr (in French)
- Samisoni Taukei'aho at All.Rugby
- Samisoni Taukei'aho at RugbyDatabase.co.nz
https://www.allblacks.com/playerprofiles/samisoni-taukeiaho
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