Josh Taula

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Josh Taula
Date of birth2002
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height203 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Hurricanes, Manawatu
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Manawatu 3 (5)
2024– Hurricanes ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Josh Taula is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes and Manawatu. His preferred position is lock. [1]

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Early career

Taula attended Christchurch Boys' High School where he represented their first XV, before being recruited to the Manawatu academy. [2] He plays his club rugby for Massey University. [3]

Professional career

Taula has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. [4] He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [5]

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References

  1. "Josh Taula". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. "Perseverance pays off for new Hurricane Taula". Manawatu Rugby. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. "Second-half Varsity onslaught too much for Te Kawau". Stuff.co.nz. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. "Hurricanes 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific Squad Named" (Press release). Hurricanes. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.