Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa

Not to be confused with Semisi Tupou.

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (born 25 November 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Moana Pasifika and Southland. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.^[1]

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa

Date of birth	(2003-11-25) 25 November 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb)
School	Otago Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8 Current team Moana Pasifika, Southland Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023– Southland 18 (15) 2025– Moana Pasifika 1 (5) Correct as of 16 February 2025

Early career

Tupou Ta'eiloa attended Otago Boys' High School where he earned selection for the Otago academy and New Zealand U19.^[2][3] In 2023, he was charged with drink driving, but escaped conviction.^[4]

Professional career

Tupou Ta'eiloa has represented Southland in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.^[5] He was called into the Moana Pasifika squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Force.^[6]