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Angus Ta'avao

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Angus Ta'avao

Prop

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
29
WEIGHT
124KG
HEIGHT
194CM
GAMES
8
POINTS
0
TRIES
0
CONV
0
PEN
0
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BIOGRAPHY

29-YEAR-OLD prop Angus Ta'avao is living proof that hard work and patience can pay dividends.

Born and bred in Auckland, Ta'avao first came to prominence when he played for New Zealand Under 20 in Argentina in 2010 and made his debut for the provincial side in the same year.

He signed for the Blues for the 2012 Investec Super Rugby season playing for the side through to the 2015 season before looking to further his opportunities in Australia. He played for the Waratahs for two seasons before heading back home to play for Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup, but without a Super Rugby contract in 2018.

A timely call from Chiefs coach Colin Cooper saw him play in every game during their Investec Super Rugby campaign alongside All Blacks teammate Karl Tu’inukuafe before being called into the All Blacks after an injury to prop Joe Moody.

He made his Test debut off the bench against Argentina in Buenos Aires, where he played a key role in the dominating forward pack, earning a starting spot in his second Test match against Japan in Tokyo.

Angus Ta'avao NEWS

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Moody ready to build on 2015 Cup experience
All Blacks loosehead prop Joe Moody has assumed the senior propping role in the Rugby World Cup campaign.

 
Last-minute try leads to inconclusive draw
All the talk about the winning side gaining momentum heading into the Rugby World Cup came to nothing when the All Blacks and South Africa fought out a 16-16 draw in their Investec Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on Saturday.
All Blacks defence holds Argentina out
Dogged, determined defence, much of it in the hands of new All Blacks substituted in the final quarter, held out Argentina for a 20-16 win in their Investec Rugby Championship Test in Buenos Aires on Sunday (NZT).
Ta'avao relishing his chance with All Blacks
Enjoying being part of the initial All Blacks squad for 2019 has made prop Angus Ta'avao feel more a part of the side as they prepare for the Investec Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday (NZT).
Chiefs need to treasure the ball - Barnes
Both the Chiefs and the Hurricanes have plenty riding on their Investec Super Rugby game in Wellington on Saturday.
Chiefs seek big effort from front five
Having talisman captain and lock Brodie Retallick back in the side would be a boost for Chiefs hopes in Saturday's Investec Super Rugby game against the Blues in Hamilton.
Highlanders get upset win over Chiefs
Dogged Highlanders persistence in the final quarter resulted in a thrilling come-from-behind 30-27 Investec Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Ta'avao thriving on benefits of time
All Blacks and Chiefs prop Angus Ta'avao is enjoying the benefits of both an assured contract and his first delayed pre-season in eight years ahead of Investec Super Rugby in 2019.
All Blacks excited about Springboks Test
All Blacks centurion prop Owen Franks said there was still plenty to play for against South Africa in Pretoria on Sunday (NZT) even with the Investec Rugby Championship in the bag.
All Blacks working on a two-Test trial
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is confident the lessons from the side's loss to South Africa have been taken on board ahead of the Investec Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday (NZT).

Angus Ta'avao Videos

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PLAYER REACTION: All Blacks v South Africa (Yokohama)
Get the lowdown from the players following the opening RWC2019 victory over...