Matthew Taljard
South African rugby union player
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Matthew Taljard (born 8 September 1985) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Romanian SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa.[1][2] His regular position is hooker.
Full nameMatthew Taljard
Born8 September 1985
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb; 223 lb)
| Full name | Matthew Taljard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 September 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (15 st 13 lb; 223 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hudson Park High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Cape Town | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Jeff Taljard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He made his debut for the Border Bulldogs in the 2008 Currie Cup First Division season and has represented them until 2013 in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions.
He joined Romanian SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa in 2013.[3]
Personal
He's the older brother of rugby player Jeff Taljard.[3]