Travis Taylor (rugby union)

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Travis Taylor
Date of birth (1995-02-22) 22 February 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Waipukurau, New Zealand
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Varsity ()
Fielding (Yellows) ()
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016 Manawatu 7 (10)
Correct as of 16 October 2016

Travis Taylor (born 22 February 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup. His position of choice is hooker. [1]

Originally from Waipukurau, Taylor has captained the Manawatu U19s and been a part of the Manawatu development squad. [2]

Taylor made his debut for the Manawatu senior squad in 2016. On 1 October 2016, in a 30–21 loss against Hawke's Bay, Taylor scored two tries.

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References

  1. Turbos, Manawatu. "Manawatu Turbos | Team". Manwatu Turbos. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. "Travis Taylor". Stuff. Retrieved 5 October 2016.