Roosters powerhouse Sio Siua Taukeiaho has emerged as one of the most destructive forwards in the NRL but saved his heaviest hit of the season for former club the Warriors.
Two months after being told he wasnt wanted the Auckland-born 23 year old made his NRL debut in 2013 at the Warriors, it was disappointing news at the time but after moving to Bondi hes joined Sam Tomkins in questioning the clubs culture and professionalism.
The Warriors is just all over the place. Taukeiaho said.
I didnt learn much at the Warriors but Im learning alot here from the coaching staff, Trent Robbinson and the players here as well.
Taukeiaho has played every game for the premiership favourites this season in what is arguably the most feared forward pack in the NRL.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has given Taukeiaho the ultimate compliment, labelling him his sides replacement for Sonny Bill Williams, but the Kiwi firebrand says the club should take all the credit.
The professionalism here is way different to back at home with the Warriors.
All the preparation they do and just how they prepare themselves for every game. Thats the difference.
Taukeiaho has quickly adapted to the professional culture at the Roosters and has also taken it upon himself to lead the star-studded pack with fellow Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves out for the remainder of the season with injury.
Losing Jared who is one of our top players, the one that leads our forward pack is a big loss for us. Taukeiaho said.
Its an opportunity for me, Napa and Sam Moa to stand up and lead the team. Taukeiaho said.
Its been a remarkable turnaround for Taukeiaho on and off the football field, not so long ago his parents threatened to send him to Tonga in a drastic attempt to save him from mixing with the wrong crowd on the tough streets of Auckland.
Taukeiaho is now just five weeks away from achieving every players dream by winning an NRL premiership and is also considered a strong chance to become the first New Zealander to be crowned Rookie of the Year. http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl...a18f1g8vtbdqaw
Two months after being told he wasnt wanted the Auckland-born 23 year old made his NRL debut in 2013 at the Warriors, it was disappointing news at the time but after moving to Bondi hes joined Sam Tomkins in questioning the clubs culture and professionalism.
The Warriors is just all over the place. Taukeiaho said.
I didnt learn much at the Warriors but Im learning alot here from the coaching staff, Trent Robbinson and the players here as well.
Taukeiaho has played every game for the premiership favourites this season in what is arguably the most feared forward pack in the NRL.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has given Taukeiaho the ultimate compliment, labelling him his sides replacement for Sonny Bill Williams, but the Kiwi firebrand says the club should take all the credit.
The professionalism here is way different to back at home with the Warriors.
All the preparation they do and just how they prepare themselves for every game. Thats the difference.
Taukeiaho has quickly adapted to the professional culture at the Roosters and has also taken it upon himself to lead the star-studded pack with fellow Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves out for the remainder of the season with injury.
Losing Jared who is one of our top players, the one that leads our forward pack is a big loss for us. Taukeiaho said.
Its an opportunity for me, Napa and Sam Moa to stand up and lead the team. Taukeiaho said.
Its been a remarkable turnaround for Taukeiaho on and off the football field, not so long ago his parents threatened to send him to Tonga in a drastic attempt to save him from mixing with the wrong crowd on the tough streets of Auckland.
Taukeiaho is now just five weeks away from achieving every players dream by winning an NRL premiership and is also considered a strong chance to become the first New Zealander to be crowned Rookie of the Year. http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl...a18f1g8vtbdqaw
