Taniela Otukolo

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Nella Otukolo
Personal information
Full nameTaniela Otukolo
Born (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 (age 22)
Tofoa, Tonga
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (14 st 5 lb)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021–22 New Zealand Warriors 90000
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022 Tonga 10000
Source: [1]
As of 5 June 2022

Taniela Otukolo (born 22 May 2002) is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who last played as a hooker for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL). He attended De La Salle College, Mangere East for all his college years.

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Background

"Nella" Otukolo was born in Tofoa, Tongatapu, Tonga. [2]

He played his junior rugby league for the Otahuhu Leopards. [3]

Playing career

In round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Otukolo made his first grade debut for the Warriors against the Newcastle Knights.

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References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Taniela Otukolo". Warriors. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  3. "Hooker Otukolo upgraded to top 30 contract for 2022". Warriors. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.