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Xavi Taele (born 19 December 2024) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Auckland. His preferred position is centre or wing.

Early career

Taele attended Saint Kentigern College where he was the recipient of the Michael Garner Scholarship. He represented New Zealand U20 in 2023 and 2024. He came through the Auckland academy and represented the Blues at U20s level.

Professional career

Taele has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the Blues squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.

References

1. "Xavi Taele". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
2. "Xavi Taele - recipient of the Michael Garner Scholarship". Auckland Rugby. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
3. "New Zealand Under 20 squad named for the World Rugby U20 Championship". NZ Rugby. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
4. "Seven young Blues earn NZ U20 selection". Blues. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
5. "Auckland Rugby names the 2024 NPC squad with a novel 'reverse jersey presentation'". Auckland Rugby (Press release). 29 July 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
6. "We're ready to take the handbrake off". Blues (Press release). 11 November 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile

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