Ephraim Taukafa
Rugby player
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Ephraim Taukafa (born 26 June 1976) is a Tongan rugby union footballer who now coaches in Dijon, France.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight238 lb (17 st 0 lb; 108 kg)
Position
Hooker
| Born | Ifalemi Taukafa 26 June 1976[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 238 lb (17 st 0 lb; 108 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He played for Chalon-sur-Saône, and Stade Montois in France. Previously he played for North Harbour in New Zealand, Northern Suburbs in Australia, Leicester Tigers in England and Oyonnax (France) and Lyon OU in France. He played for the Tonga national team at the 2003, 2007[2] and 2011[3] Rugby World Cup.
In April 2021 he became forwards coach for Stade Nantais.[4] In June 2022 he became assistant coach of Stade Niortais.[5]
