Joe Taufete'e

Joseph Taufete'e
Date of birth (1992-10-04) October 4, 1992
Place of birth Vallejo, California, United States
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 129.9 kg (286 lb; 20 st 6 lb)
School Vallejo High School, Garden Grove High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop, Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2016–		 San Diego Breakers
Worcester Warriors 		8
25		 (5)
(30)
Correct as of 17 June 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– United States 16 (60)
Correct as of 17 June 2018

Joseph Taufete'e (born October 4, 1992) is an American rugby union player. He plays in the prop and hooker position for Worcester Warriors.

Taufete'e began playing rugby with the Belmont Shore U-19 team while studying and playing American football at Santa Ana Community College.[1] He then went to New Zealand to develop his rugby skills.

The uncapped Taufete'e was a surprise inclusion in the U.S. squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[2] Taufete'e debuted for the United States at the 2015 Rugby World Cup against South Africa.[3] He also played for the U.S. at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. The USA star has gone on to make fourteen appearances for the Eagles, scoring nine tries.

In early 2016, Taufete'e was signed to a professional contract by the San Diego Breakers. In early December 2016, Taufete'e signed a contract to the Worcester Warriors in the English Premiership.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Uncapped Eagle Joseph Taufete’e", Rugby Wrap Up, August 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Interview with Uncapped Eagle Joseph Taufete’e", Rugby Wrap Up, August 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Joseph Taufete'e Rugby World Cup Profile". Rugby World Cup. August 30, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38302949
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