Samisoni Taukei'aho

Samisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho (born 8 August 1997) is a Tongan-born rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition and plays for the New Zealand national rugby union team.[1] His position of choice is hooker.

Samisoni Taukei'aho
Full nameSamisoni Frank Simpson Taukei'aho
Date of birth (1997-08-08) 8 August 1997
Place of birthTongatapu, Tonga
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
SchoolSt. Paul's Collegiate School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
All Black No. 1198
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Waikato 44 (100)
2017– Chiefs 72 (60)
Correct as of 29 April 2023
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Moana Pasifika 1 (0)
2021– New Zealand 21 (50)
Correct as of 24 November 2023

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]

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

References
  1. "Samisoni Taukei'aho". www.chiefs.co.nz. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "St Paul's hooker seeks NZ selection".
  3. "Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is more brain than brawn".
  4. Goile, Aaron (18 July 2021). "Samisoni Taukei'aho savours 'dream' All Blacks debut, leaves Ian Foster with tough call". Stuff. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  5. "Taukei'aho called up to make All Blacks debut after injury". 1 News. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2022.


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