Joe Taufete'e
| Date of birth | October 4, 1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Vallejo, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 129.9 kg (286 lb) | ||
| School | Vallejo High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop, Hooker | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2016- | San Diego Breakers | ||
| correct as of April 10, 2016. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2015– | United States | 9 | (15) |
| correct as of 19 November 2016. | |||
Joseph Taufete'e (born October 4, 1992) is an American rugby union player. He plays in the prop and hooker position for the San Diego Breakers.
Taufete'e began playing rugby with the Belmont Shore U-19 team while studying and playing American football at Santa Ana Community College.[1] He then went to New Zealand to develop his rugby skills.
The uncapped Taufete'e was a surprise inclusion in the U.S. roster for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[2] Taufete'e debuted for the United States at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[3] He also played for the U.S. at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship.
In early 2016, Taufete'e was signed to a professional contract by the San Diego Breakers.
References
- ↑ "Interview with Uncapped Eagle Joseph Taufete’e", Rugby Wrap Up, August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Interview with Uncapped Eagle Joseph Taufete’e", Rugby Wrap Up, August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Joseph Taufete'e Rugby World Cup Profile". Rugby World Cup. August 30, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
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