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Samisoni Taukei'aho

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Samisoni Taukei'aho

Hooker

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
27
WEIGHT
115KG
HEIGHT
183CM
GAMES
27
POINTS
50
TRIES
10
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BIOGRAPHY

Former New Zealand schools representative Samisoni Taukei’aho made his provincial debut for Waikato in 2017.

Taukei'aho was first spotted while he toured New Zealand as captain of Tonga's Under 15's team and in 2014 he moved to St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton.

He made his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs against the Highlanders in 2017 and has become a mainstay ever since. 

Taukei'aho was called into the All Blacks squad in 2021 for the Steinlager Series against Fiji and after Dane Coles pulled up with a tight calf during the week of the second Test in Hamilton, he made his Test debut off the bench, scoring two tries.

Samisoni Taukei'aho news

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All Blacks named to play Namibia in Toulouse
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced the side that will face Namibia in the second Rugby World Cup pool game against Namibia.
All Blacks travelling squad to Argentina confirmed
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced that two injury replacements will travel to Argentina for next weekend’s Test in Mendoza.
Taukei’aho takes his chance in the black jersey
Few players have taken a chance provided by All Blacks selection better, or faster, than hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho, who has extended his New Zealand Rugby contract until after the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
All Blacks finish home season in style
Applied All Blacks pressure, delivered with unrelenting intent, overcame an Australian effort that bordered on the desperate, even undisciplined, in the 40–14 win in the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship at Eden Park.
All Blacks Podcast with the front row club
All Blacks hookers Dane Coles, Codie Taylor and Samisoni Taukei'aho are the latest players to take the hot seat on the All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v South Africa (Johannesburg)
The Freedom Cup and crucial Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship points are at stake when the All Blacks face the Springboks at the home of South African rugby Ellis Park on Sunday morning (NZT).

Atmosphere in Johannesburg will be a ‘level up’
All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho has heard all the stories about the Ellis Park atmosphere to be experienced in the second Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against South Africa on Sunday (NZT).
PREVIEW: All Blacks v South Africa (Mbombela)
All eyes turn to Mbombela Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning (NZT) as the All Blacks open their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship campaign with their first Test on South African soil since 2018.

Dalton Papalii named at blindside for second Test against Ireland
The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday July 9th (Kick off 7.05 PM NZT).

Nura Presents: The #ABsTop24
We asked the All Blacks what their favourite songs were, and now you can vote for who will win with Nura, Official Headphone partner of the teams in black.
All Blacks stay unbeaten in the Fortinet Rugby Championship
First half assurance set up another Fortinet Rugby Championship 36-13 bonus point win for the All Blacks over Argentina at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
All Blacks team named for second Argentina Test
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT).
All Blacks embark on a tour like no other
Embarking on what he described as a tour like no other in the professional era, reappointed All Blacks coach Ian Foster has four or five months on a logistical tightrope ahead of him while steering the All Blacks through a rigorous campaign of 10 Tests in 12 weeks.
Depth and strength developing in front row
Making the most of opportunities provided by absences of injured players, the All Blacks have been developing strength and depth in their front row as they embark on the 2021 Fortinet Rugby Championship against Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

Samisoni Taukei'aho Videos

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All Blacks Podcast with the front row club
All Blacks hookers Dane Coles, Codie Taylor and Samisoni Taukei'aho join the…
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v Australia 2022 (Melbourne)
Settle in for the best bits from a Bledisloe classic!
Samisoni Taukei’aho and Folau Fakatava visit the barbershop
.We’re proud to be celebrating Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan…
All Blacks get behind the BBQ in Hamilton
The All Blacks BBQ in Hamilton gave fans the chance to meet players and get…
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v South Africa 2022 (Johannesburg)
Catch all the action from the All Blacks second Test against South Africa from…
Samisoni Taukei'aho Interview (Johannesburg)
Samisoni Taukei'aho talks through Saturday's Test, his lineout accuracy and…
The All Blacks' debutant class of 2021
We welcomed seven new All Blacks in 2021. Check out some of their best moments…