Ikale Tahi hooker Elvis Taione to play for English club [1]
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 13:53. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
Ikale Tahi Hooker Elvis Taione will play rugby in the United Kingdom after being signed by the English club, Jersey R.F.C.
The former Western Force and Waratah’s player was part of the 'Ikale Tahi’s successful European tour last year that ended with a historic win over Scotland.
The director for Jersey R.F.C Ben Harvey said, “We have been looking to add another front-row specialist to our squad and have been working to secure a deal for Elvis for some time.”
“Elvis is an experienced operator who has played with and against some of the world’s leading players in Super Rugby, and we are confident he will bring an additional edge to our forward play as the Jersey squad continues to evolve”
Taione will join former 'Ikale Tahi and current Jersey Lock, Talite Vaioleti, who played two caps for Tonga in 2005.