Troy Takiari

Troy James Takiari (born 25 November 1978) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.

Troy Takiari
Full nameTroy James Takiari
Date of birth (1978-11-25) 25 November 1978
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight261 lb (118 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10 FC Grenoble 18 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006 Waratahs 2 (0)
2007–09 Force 26 (0)

Born in Auckland, Takiari is the son of NZ Combined Services player Mohi Takiari, who was involved in Canberra rugby during the 1980s.[1] He played his early rugby in Canberra for his father's club Wests and was a member of the Brumbies Academy.[2] A 6 ft 3 in prop, Takiari had a stint with Scottish club Hawick in 2003, playing beside his brother Tyson.[3]

Takiari signed with the New South Wales Waratahs in 2005 and made two appearances in the 2006 Super 14 season, then continued his career in Perth at the Western Force.[2] He was part of three Super 14 campaigns with the Force and earned Australia "A" representative honours at the 2007 Pacific Nations Cup. Before leaving professional rugby, Takiari had a season playing in France with FC Grenoble during their 2009–10 Rugby Pro D2 campaign.[4]

References
  1. "Wests gain official, prop". The Canberra Times. 20 February 1982. p. 40 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Takiari signs for Force". NZ Herald. 9 May 2006.
  3. "Club rugby previews". The Herald. 5 April 2003.
  4. "Horwill suffers World Cup blow in Suva". The Sydney Morning Herald. 22 June 2007.
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