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.

Matthew Taljard
Full nameMatthew Taljard
Date of birth (1985-09-08) 8 September 1985
Place of birthEast London, South Africa
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb; 223 lb)
SchoolHudson Park High School
UniversityUniversity of Cape Town
Notable relative(s)Jeff Taljard
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Border Bulldogs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2013 Border Bulldogs 67 (40)
2014–present Farul Constanţa 13 (0)
Correct as of 11 June 2014

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]

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References

  1. "It's Rugby Player Profile Matthew Taljard". It's Rugby. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  2. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Matthew Taljard". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  3. "Foon leer Jeff Roemeense rugby-bevele voor skuif oorsee" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
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