11 Facts About Taniela Tuiaki

Taniela Tuiaki was born on 2 May 1982 and is a former professional rugby league footballer who played on the wing for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.

Taniela Tuiaki made his NRL debut after switching from Rugby Union, playing on the wing for the Wests Tigers against the New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium in round 11 of the 2006 season.

Taniela Tuiaki scored two tries on debut, and was a regular on the wing for the next three and a half years.

Taniela Tuiaki managed 20 games in 2008, scoring his first treble against the Warriors at Leichhardt Oval on 29 June.

In round 23 of the 2009 season, Taniela Tuiaki scored three tries, taking him to the top of the try-scoring table for the season with a total of 21.

In 2009, Taniela Tuiaki was named winger of the year in the Dally M awards and the Big League team of the year.

Taniela Tuiaki set the record for most tries scored in a season by a Wests Tigers player.

Taniela Tuiaki represented Tonga in two international matches against England in 2006, scoring a try in each game.

In October 2007 Taniela Tuiaki was cleared to play for New Zealand against Australia in the 2007 Centenary Test.

Taniela Tuiaki was named in the New Zealand training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Taniela Tuiaki was named in the Tonga squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.