Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (born 25 November 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Moana Pasifika and Southland. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Early career

Tupou Ta'eiloa attended Otago Boys' High School where he earned selection for the Otago academy and New Zealand U19.[2][3] In 2023, he was charged with drink driving, but escaped conviction.[4]

Professional career

Tupou Ta'eiloa has represented Southland in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[5] He was called into the Moana Pasifika squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Force.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Otago Boys' first XV star scores ridiculous try". Otago Daily Times. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Stags snatch 'powerful young fella' from Otago". Southland Tribune. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  4. ^ "New Zealand rep escapes drinkdriving conviction". Otago Daily Times. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  5. ^ "SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named for 2024 Bunnings NPC". Rugby Southland. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Moana Pasifika name eight debutants for first match against Force". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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