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Name: Josh Tatupu
Position: Centre
Height: 184cm
Weight: 102kg
Date of Birth: 6/11/1986
Super 12/14 Caps: 1
Emirates Western Force Debut: 2008 v Lions
Josh arrives in professional rugby with an impressive rugby league resume, including representing Western Samoa at international level. Born in New Zealand, Josh moved to Australia in 2002 to join the Melbourne Storm system, where he played for feeder club Brisbane Norths before spending 2007 with French league club SM Pia. The powerful ball carrier is expected to provide cover for the loss of Australia A star Junior Pelesasa, who underwent a knee reconstruction in late 2007.
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I coached Josh at Under 16s Rugby in NZ. He was always a professional even at that age. He's a helluva kid, quite, respectful, and genuine. I'm hoping he's made the trip to NZ. I believe he will establish himself a starting XV berth by the end of the season.
I tell people he has only ever had 2 coachs, me and a guy called John Mitchell!
Josh is my brother!
Welcome Samox - is he liking us - do you reckon he will stay - what are your chances of joining him here ?
61 years between Grand SlamsWas the wait worth it - Ya betta baby
Welcome Samox. Your brother has showed a few glimpses of what he can do and it was pretty impressive. I'm hoping he can stay and establish as a starting centre.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Once our squad is all fit, there's a bit of a procession there Shas, but Josh showed against the Brumbies that he's the goods. Nothing like taking on the Wallabies captain to test whether you're any good!
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"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Hey Samox - our team did alright against those useless Hurricanes on the weekend.
If you want a run out your welcome at the Brothers anytime.
Brother Gallagher I hear you
Hi Samox and welcome
Woody either you or Mitch have done wonderful things with Josh, I assume it was all your doing
He has been a huge find in the latter part of the year. Didn't really think he would fill in for Crossy as well as he did. His defense has been awsome, especially against the Canes.
Hope he stays with us a while.
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Hey Sammy, 'sup dog? Isn't it great to see the way the TWF guys have sussed Josh out and made him welcome. Who knows maybe he can get his 'little' bro a job in a couple of years.
As much as I'd love to say I taught Josh a few of the finer points but it was pretty much a determined, talented 16 year old teaching a 40 yo a thing or two about humility.
Although S14 is pretty much done and dusted i'll keep checking in.
Take care all.
Malo Samox. Hey are you guys related to Shem and Tony of Auckland?
Yeah, ay, 'ez me cuz ay bro
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"He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty." – Lao Tzu