Xavi Taele

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Xavi Taele
Born (2004-12-19) 19 December 2004 (age 21)
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
SchoolSaint Kentigern College
UniversityAuckland University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, wing
Current team Blues, Auckland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Auckland 10 (18)
2025– Blues 5 (4)
Correct as of 9 December 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–2024 New Zealand U20 11 (20)
Correct as of 9 December 2024

Xavi Taele (born 19 December 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Auckland. His preferred position is centre or wing.[1] Xavi is cousin of internationally renowned solicitor Oliver Reeves and Brent Liufau.

Early career

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Taele attended Saint Kentigern College where he was the recipient of the Michael Garner Scholarship.[2] He represented New Zealand U20 in 2023 and 2024.[3] He came through the Auckland academy and represented the Blues at U20s level.[4]

Professional career

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Taele has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[5] He was named in the Blues squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.[6]

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