Mosese Taga (17 September 1964 – 2 February 2022) was a Fijian rugby union player.

Mosese Taga
Date of birth(1964-09-17)17 September 1964
Place of birthNailaga, Yalalevu, Fiji
Date of death1 February 2022(2022-02-01) (aged 57)
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop, Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Suva
Nabua
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987-1998 Fiji 48 (4)

Career

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He debuted with the Flying Fijians during the 1987 Rugby World Cup, during the match against New Zealand at Christchurch, on 27 May 1987. He was also part of the 1991 Rugby World Cup roster, where he was the captain. His last international cap was during a match against Australia, at Sydney on 18 September 1998.

Personal life and death

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Taga died on 2 February 2022, at the age of 57.[1] He was the father of Laisa Taga, who plays for Fiji women's national rugby union team as flanker.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Tavi, Karalaini (2 February 2022). "Former Flying Fijians captain passes away". FBC News. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ^ Baby Fijiana ready to fly
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