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Tatafu Polota-Nau
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Tatafu Polota-Nau (born July 26, 1985) is a Parramatta Two Blues, Sydney, Australia, rugby union player who also plays in the Super 14.
At just 20 years of age, Tatafu Polota-Nau is one of those rare talents who achieve Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road have many respected judges predicting a long and distinguished international career ahead.
Earmarked as a potential superstar while still at school, Polota-Nau represented Australia at all levels before making his Test debut. Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs shortly after the end of the 2005 Super 12, he made his provincial debut against Auckland in July and made his first Super 14 appearance in 2006.
Strong and immensely powerful, Polota-Nau has shown he’s not afraid to run the ball when the opportunity presents. He’s also worked extremely hard in recent times to improve his set piece, in partnership with hooking partner and fellow Wallaby Adam Freier.
Already a seasoned first grader with the Parramatta club, he’s currently the only Two Blue contracted to play in the Super 14.
Position: Hooker
Physical: 1.81m, 113kg
Provincial Caps: 15
Provincial Points: 5 [1t]
Provincial Debut: 2005 v Auckland
Super 12/14 Caps: 14
Super 12/14 Points 5 [1t]
Super 12/14 Debut: 2005 v Queensland
Test Caps: 2
Test Points: Nil
Test Debut: 2005 v England