Across 48 matches Taylor averages nearly six tackles per game, a workrate that underlines his importance as a defensive anchor in the forward pack. His carrying numbers are modest but consistent, suggesting a player who works within structure rather than seeking individual yardage, while his tally of 12 tries shows he times his runs into the breakdown with real efficiency. Peak performances of 13 carries and 20 tackles in a single match point to an ability to lift significantly when the game demands it.
Codie Taylor is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the New Zealand, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Codie features for the New Zealand across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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