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

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
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Manawatu 3 (5)
2024– Hurricanes ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Early career

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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

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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]

References

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  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.
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