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Rugby player
Taylor Mokate
Date of birth (1988-03-04) March 4, 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthDallas, Texas, U.S.
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight106.8 kg (16 st 11 lb)
UniversityUniversity of Oklahoma
Occupation(s)Professional Rugby Union Player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Old Boys University ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012-present USA 3 (5 1t)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2011-2012 USA 7s
Correct as of July 18, 2012

Taylor Mokate is an American professional rugby player who was formerly contracted to play for the USA Sevens during 2012.

Originally recruited as a tight end to play at the University of Oklahoma, Mokate ended playing on the rugby team. Mokate signed to play for Old Boys University an amateur club based in New Zealand to compete for The Jubilee Cup during the 2012 season.

On June 9, 2012 Mokate earned his first cap for the USA in a 25-28 loss to Canada. Mokate scored his first international try in a victory against Georgia. In July 2012 Mokate signed a contract to play professionally for the USA Sevens, but that contract was not renewed for 2013.

References

  1. "Taylor Mokate".
  2. "Mokate Enjoying NZ Adventure".
  3. "Canada edge past USA".
  4. "Eagles Swoop Past Georgia".
  5. "Mokate Lands 7's Contract".
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