Samisoni Taukei'aho

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Samisoni Taukei'aho

Taukei'aho representing New Zealand during the November Internationals
Full name	Samisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho
Date of birth	(1997-08-08) 8 August 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth	Tongatapu, Tonga
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
School	St. 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 78 (65) Correct as of 28 August 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– New Zealand 25 (50) Correct as of 28 August 2023
Medal record Men's Rugby union Representing  New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2023 France Squad

Samisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho (born 8 August 1997) is a professional

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.^[2][3]

International career

Taukei'aho made his international debut for the All Blacks on 17 July 2021 against Fiji at Hamilton.^[4][5]

References

External links

• Samisoni Taukei'aho at ESPNscrum
• Samisoni Taukei'aho at ItsRugby.co.uk
• Samisoni Taukei'aho at AllBlacks.com

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