Tevita Taumoepeau
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| Tevita Taumoepeau | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | May 16, 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Ha'apai, Tonga | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight | 18 st 5 lbs (110 kg) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Tighthead prop | ||
| Clubs | Caps | (points) | |
2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-present |
Chiefs Blues Northampton Bourgoin Worcester |
8 55 |
(0) (5) |
| National team(s) | |||
| 1998-present | Tonga | 29 | (?) |
Tevita Taumoepeau (born 16 May 1974) is a tongan international rugby union player. He currently plays for Worcester Warriors in the Guinness Premiership. He plays as a tighthead prop
Tevita Taumoepeau joined Worcester during the summer of 2005 from French side Bourgoin.
He made his debut in Worcester colours against Northampton Saints in the Powergen Cup and has been a consistent member of the squad throughout Worcester’s league and cup campaigns.
Tevita has also previously played for the Chiefs, the Blues, Northampton and Bourgoin.
The tighthead prop signed a two-year contract extension in 2008, with Worcester that runs until at least 2010. Since joing Worcester Tevita has become a cult figure at Sixways.
Taumoepeau, affectionately known as Audi and Dave to his army of supporters, has made 69 appearances for Warriors, scoring one try, and has made 19 starts this season.
[edit] External links
- Pacific Islanders Profile at Teivovo
- Worcester Warriors Profile at WRFC.co.uk
- Guinness Premiership Profile at GuinnessPremiership.com
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