Sakaria Taulafo News
International
Manu Samoa squad named for Barbarians clash at Twickenham
Manu Samoa squad named for Barbarians clash at Twickenham
All Blacks, Wallabies and England stars named to start in opening weekend of Major League Rugby
Upwards of a dozen ex-Stade Francais players are taking legal action against the Parisian club
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Upwards of a dozen ex-Stade Francais players are taking legal action against the Parisian club
Your 2018/19 Top 14 season club-by-club preview
Your 2018/19 Top 14 season club-by-club preview
Sakaria Taulafo Stats
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Sakaria Taulafo Bio
Sakaria Taulafo, also known as 'Zak', is a powerful prop forward, usually featuring at loosehead. He currently plays for London
Wasps in the Aviva
Premiership, and made 14 appearances for the Wycombe-based side in 2010/11. Prior to joining Wasps, Taulafo had featured for Nelson's Bay and Tasman in
New Zealand. His debut for
Samoa came in 2009 against
Wales. He now has over 10 caps for his nation.