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Rugby player
Samisoni Taukei'aho
Taukei'aho representing New Zealand during the November Internationals
Full nameSamisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho
Date of birth (1997-08-08) 8 August 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthTongatapu, Tonga
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
SchoolSt. Paul's Collegiate School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Waikato 44 (100)
2017– Chiefs 92 (80)
Correct as of 15 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– New Zealand 30 (50)
Correct as of 28 May 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad

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.

Early life

Taukei'aho was first spotted while he toured New Zealand as captain of Tonga's under-15s team and in 2014 moved to St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton on an internationals scholarship.

International career

Taukei'aho made his international debut for the All Blacks on 17 July 2021 against Fiji at Hamilton.

References

  1. "Samisoni Taukei'aho". www.chiefs.co.nz. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "St Paul's hooker seeks NZ selection".
  3. "Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is more brain than brawn".
  4. Goile, Aaron (18 July 2021). "Samisoni Taukei'aho savours 'dream' All Blacks debut, leaves Ian Foster with tough call". Stuff. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  5. "Taukei'aho called up to make All Blacks debut after injury". 1 News. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.

External links

Chiefs – current squad
Forwards
Backs
Coach
Waikato – current squad
Forwards
Backs
Head coach
New Zealand squad – 2023 Rugby World Cup runners-up
Forwards
Backs
Head coach: Ian Foster
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