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Tatafu Polota-Nau

Tatafu Polota-Nau's rare mix of size, speed and skill has long had him touted as a future long-term hooking prospect for the Wallabies. Making his debut on the 2005 Spring Tour, Polota-Nau won his first Test cap against England at Twickenham, making his Test debut before playing Super 14.

In 2007, Polota-Nau followed up a strong year with the Waratahs joining the Australia A squad and the Western Sydney Rams in the Australian Rugby Championships.

2005 After a standout tournament for the Australian Under 21s at the World Championship in Argentina, he was included in the 31-man Wallabies Spring Tour squad where he made a stunning Test debut against England at Twickenham. Capped off his breakout first season of professional rugby by being awarded the IRB Under 21 World Player of the Year.

2006 Signed a full-time contract with the Waratahs, playing every Super 14 match as understudy to Adam Freier after making his debut against the Reds in Brisbane.

After missing out on selection in the Wallabies squad for the Domestic season and Tri Nations, he returned to the fold for the Spring Tour as the youngest member of the 37-man squad. He made his third Test appearance as a replacement against Scotland in Edinburgh.

2007 Played in all but one of the Waratahs Super 14 matches, starting on two occasions at hooker. Member of Australia A for the Pacific Nations Cup, and Western Sydney Rams in the Australian Rugby Championships.

Representative Honours: Australian Schoolboys 2003, Australian Under 19s 2004, Australian Under 21s 2004-2005, Australian Wallabies 2005-

Senior Tours: 2005 UK & France, 2006 UK, Ireland & Italy

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Tatafu Polota-Nau

Wallaby Test Cap No. 805
Position
Hooker
Height
181cm
Weight
113kg
Born
26 Jul 1985, Sydney
Club
Parramatta
Super 14 Team
Brumbies 2004-2005, Waratahs 2006-
Super Rugby Debut
2006 v Reds, Brisbane
Wallabies Debut
2005 v England, London