Xavi Taele

Xavi Taele (born 19 December 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Auckland. His preferred position is centre or wing.^[1] Xavi is cousin of internationally renowned solicitor Oliver Reeves and Brent Liufau.

Xavi Taele

Born	(2004-12-19) 19 December 2004 (age 21)
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
School	Saint Kentigern College
University	Auckland University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, wing Current team Blues, Auckland Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Auckland 10 (18) 2025– Blues 5 (4) Correct as of 9 December 2024 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023–2024 New Zealand U20 11 (20) Correct as of 9 December 2024

Early career

Taele attended Saint Kentigern College where he was the recipient of the Michael Garner Scholarship.^[2] He represented New Zealand U20 in 2023 and 2024.^[3] He came through the Auckland academy and represented the Blues at U20s level.^[4]

Professional career

Taele has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.^[5] He was named in the Blues squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.^[6]