Paul Koteka

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Paul Koteka
Birth nameTohoa Tauroa Koteka
Date of birth (1956-09-30) 30 September 1956 (age 65)
Place of birth Tokoroa, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
School Tokoroa High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
All Black No. 831
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1978–84
1985–89
Waikato
Western Australia
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National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1980–84
1981–82
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

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Tohoa Tauroa "Paul" Koteka (born 30 September 1956) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Koteka represented Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1981 and 1982. He played six matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. After moving to Perth, he represented Western Australia, and became captain of the team. [1]

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References

  1. Waikato RFU. "Paul Koteka". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 23 August 2014.