Matthew Taljard
Matthew Taljard (born 8 September 1985) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Romanian SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa.[1][2] His regular position is hooker.
| Full name | Matthew Taljard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 8 September 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (15 st 13 lb; 223 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hudson Park High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Cape Town | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Jeff Taljard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He made his debut for the Border Bulldogs in the 2008 Currie Cup First Division season and has represented them until 2013 in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions.
He joined Romanian SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa in 2013.[3]
Personal
He's the older brother of rugby player Jeff Taljard.[3]
References
- "It's Rugby Player Profile Matthew Taljard". It's Rugby. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Matthew Taljard". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- "Foon leer Jeff Roemeense rugby-bevele voor skuif oorsee" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
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