Taniela Otukolo (born 22 May 2002) is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who last played as a hooker for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL). He attended De La Salle College, Mangere East for all his college years.
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| Full name | Taniela Otukolo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 May 2002 Tofoa, Tonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (14 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 5 June 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background edit
"Nella" Otukolo was born in Tofoa, Tongatapu, Tonga.[2]
He played his junior rugby league for the Otahuhu Leopards.[3]
Playing career edit
In round 15 of the 2021 NRL season, Otukolo made his first grade debut for the Warriors against the Newcastle Knights.
References edit
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Taniela Otukolo". Warriors. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Hooker Otukolo upgraded to top 30 contract for 2022". Warriors. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
External links edit
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