Date of birth | 6 November 1986 | ||
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Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 102 kg (16 st 1 lb) [1] | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Centre | ||
Professional / senior clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2010-2011 2011- |
Castres Exeter |
14 | (0) |
Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2010 | Otago | 13 | (5) |
Super Rugby | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2008-2010 | Western Force | 13 | (15) |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2010- | Samoa | 1 | (0) |
Josh Tatupu (born 6 November 1986)[2] is a Samoan rugby union player. It was announced on 31 March 2011 that Tatupu had signed for Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs
Tatupu started playing Rugby League for Australian Rugby League outfit Melbourne Storm before transferring to Rugby Union to join Super 14 side Western Force.
Tatupu made his debut for the Western Force in 2008 against the Lions in Johannesburg. Tatupu is also a former league player having represented Samoa. After leaving Western Force he joined Otago in the NPC before joining French side Castres. It was announced on 31 March 2011 that Tatupu will be join English side Exeter Chiefs.