William Talataina

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William Talataina
Birth nameWilliam Talataina-Mu
Date of birth (1995-08-05) 5 August 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight103 kg (16.2 st; 227 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017 Southland 5 (0)
2020 Auckland 2 (0)
2022– Old Glory DC 45 (124)
Correct as of 8 October 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014 Samoa U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 19 March 2022

William Talataina (born 5 August 1995) is a Samoan rugby union player, currently playing for the Old Glory DC of Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is centre. [1]

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Professional career

Talataina signed for Major League Rugby side Old Glory DC for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. [2] He has also previously played for Southland and Auckland. [3]

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References

  1. "William Talataina". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  2. "Old Glory signs Auckland midfielder William Talataina". Americas Rugby News. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  3. "Change of lifestyle for new Southland rugby recruit Willie Talataina-Mu". Stuff.co.nz. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2022.