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Jordan Taufua

A NEW ALL BLACK in 2018 and one quarter of the Tasman Mako contingent in the side, Jordan Taufua has continued to make his mark as an outstanding loose forward with the Crusaders this season, and his selection reward for a player who has been knocking on the door for several seasons. 


Born in Auckland and educated at Alfriston and Sacred Heart Colleges, 26-year-old Taufua moved to Christchurch where he attended Lincoln University and played local club rugby. He debuted for Tasman in 2012 on loan from Canterbury, playing as well for Counties Manukau before returning to Tasman in 2017.  

His excellent debut season saw him selected for the Crusaders for the 2013 season and the then 21-year-old benefitted hugely from playing alongside the hugely experienced forward pack. Playing with a relentless physicality, by 2015 he was a first-choice pick for the side and played in all 16 of their games that season.

A dual international at U20 level, Taufua played for Samoa at the 2011 Junior World Championship before returning to New Zealand in 2012.

Player
Position:
Forward
Born:
29/10/1992
Physical:
182cm, 105kg
Test Points:
0
Caps:
0

News 09.Feb.2019 See all news

Taufua sets out on final Crusaders campaign

Crusaders loose forward Jordan Taufua will join Leicester's Tigers in England at the end of the 2019 season.   More

News 31.Jul.2018 See all news

Crusaders downplay favouritism tag

Favouritism for the Investec Super Rugby title may have been given to the Crusaders over the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday but the defending champions are not wearing a bar of it.   More

News 10.Jun.2018 See all news

Taufua out, SBW a chance for third Test

Good news and bad news has been received by the All Blacks on the injury front as they head to Wellington for the second Steinlager Series Test against France on Saturday.   More

News 22.May.2018 See all news

Mo'unga keen to keep the pressure on rivals

Selection in the All Blacks' squad for the Steinlager Series against France next month was not unexpected for Crusaders five-eighths Richie Mo'unga and while he is not a new boy there was still plenty of nervousness for him at the side's camp in Auckland this week.   More

News 20.May.2018 See all news

Taufua's time has come, and he's ready

New All Black Jordan Taufua had heard the drums beating for his inclusion in the Steinlager Series against France but he wasn't getting his hopes up.   More

News 20.May.2018 See all news

Changes continue as All Blacks consolidate

Three new All Blacks have been named for the Steinlager Series against France starting at Eden Park on June 9.   More

Career Comments

  • Canterbury Colts, NZ Under 17s, Auckland Age Grades, Counties Manukau Age Grades

    FAVOURITE:
    RUGBY GROUND: Eden Park
    RUGBY PLAYER AND WHY: Jonah Lomu because he is a hard runner and the most feared player
    EARLIEST RUGBY MEMORIES: Counties U14 first rep rugby
    BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR RUGBY CAREER AND WHY: My dad because he pushed me to follow my dream and to be a rugby player
    FOOD:  My mums cooking
    ACTOR/ACTRESS: Chris Tucker
    MOVIE:  Cool Runnings
    BOOK: Romeo and Juliet
    SINGER/BAND/MUSIC TYPE: Hip Hip, RnB, Reggae, Slow Jamz, Country
    HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Hawaii and Samoa
    NON-RUGBY SPORTS TEAM: NZL Pitsburg Steelers
    IF I COULD MEET ONE PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY: Jonah Lomu because he is my rugby idol
    I HATE IT WHEN: People don’t walk their talk
    I CANT LIVE WITHOUT: My music
    IF I WASN’T A RUGBY PLAYER I WOULD BE: A primary school teacher

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