Leafi Talataina (born 18 January 2004) is an Australian

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player, who plays for the . His preferred position is flanker.

Early career

Talataina was born in

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and attended Fountain Gate Secondary College. He was a member of the

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academy, He plays his club rugby for

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, and in 2023 and 2024 was selected to play for the Australia U20 side.

Professional career

Talataina first signed professionally with the ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, but did not make an appearance for the side. In September 2024, it was announced he had signed for the , and in November 2024 he was confirmed in the squad for the

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. He made his Super Rugby debut for the in Round 4 of the season, coming on as a replacement against the .

References

External links

itsrugby.co.uk Profile
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