Sam Tagataese
Rugby league player with NRL experience
Born
December 8th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Born in 1986, a rugby league player from New Zealand and Samoa, played as a prop. Began professional career with the Melbourne Storm in the NRL in 2008. Transitioned to Gold Coast Titans and later to the Cronulla Sharks. Also represented Samoa internationally, participating in the Rugby League World Cup.
Played for Melbourne Storm from 2008-2013
Represented Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup
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