Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
| Born | 25 November 2003 New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Otago Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (born 25 November 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Moana Pasifika and Southland. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1][2]
Early career
[edit]Tupou Ta'eiloa attended Otago Boys' High School where he earned selection for the Otago academy and New Zealand U19.[3][4]
In 2023, he was charged with drink driving, but escaped conviction.[5]
Professional career
[edit]Tupou Ta'eiloa has represented Southland in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was called into the Moana Pasifika squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Force.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b https://allthingsrugby.com/player/semisi-tupou-ta%E2%80%99eiloa
- ^ "Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Otago Boys' first XV star scores ridiculous try". Otago Daily Times. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Stags snatch 'powerful young fella' from Otago". Southland Tribune. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand rep escapes drinkdriving conviction". Otago Daily Times. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Moana Pasifika name eight debutants for first match against Force". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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