About Taniela Moa
Lived 1985 – 2021 (aged 36). Taniela Moa was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.
Taniela Moa (11 March 1985 – 16 December 2021) was a Tongan rugby union player. He last played for Section Paloise. He also played for the Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby, and Auckland and Bay of Plenty in the NPC. His main position was scrum-half but he could also cover the fly-half position.
Moa was born in Tonga before moving to Auckland, where he was educated at Onehunga High School and Southern Cross Campus before finishing his last year at De La Salle College, Mangere East.
He represented the Ikale Tahi at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He won a total of 20 caps for Tonga.
Moa died at the age of 36 on 16 December 2021.
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Who was Taniela Moa?
Tongan rugby union footballer (1985-2021)
When was Taniela Moa born?
Taniela Moa was born on 11 March 1985 in Tongatapu.
When did Taniela Moa die?
Taniela Moa died on 16 December 2021.
What was Taniela Moa's occupation?
Taniela Moa was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Taniela Moa?
Taniela Moa was New Zealand.
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