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Epi Taione is a former professional rugby union player from Tonga. He played for the Tongan national team, the 'Ikale Tahi, and for several clubs in Europe, including Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers, and Biarritz Olympique. Taione was born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, and attended Tonga College. He began his professional rugby career in 1999, playing for the Tongan national team. He then moved to Europe, where he played for Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers, and Biarritz Olympique. Taione retired from professional rugby in 2011, and is now a coach. He is currently the head coach of the Tongan national team, and has also coached the Tongan Under-20s. Taione is married to his wife, Tania, and they have two children. He is 41 years old. As of 2021, Epi Taione's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 2 March, 1979
Birthday 2 March
Birthplace Vauai'i, Tonga
Nationality Tonga

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Epi Taione Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Epi Taione height is 1.93 m and Weight 115 kg.

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Height 1.93 m
Weight 115 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Epi Taione Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Epi Taione worth at the age of 45 years old? Epi Taione’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Tonga. We have estimated Epi Taione's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2011

Taione was forced to retire in December 2011 due to a serious knee injury.

2009

In 2009, Taione had a small non-speaking role portraying Jonah Lomu in the film Invictus.

2008

He then went to play for the Sharks, but in the 2008 Super 14 season he was suspended for six weeks after headbutting a Wellington Hurricanes player, and was also suspended for two weeks in the IRB Pacific 5 Nations after dangerously tackling New Zealand Maori Number Eight, Thomas Waldrom. His next move was to Harlequins, but he received little playing time and so moved on to the French side Racing Métro 92 in 2009. In 2010, he joined London Welsh.

2007

Taione controversially changed his name to Paddy Power for the duration of the 2007 Rugby World Cup in a sponsorship deal agreed with the Irish bookmaker. the sponsorship deal financed the Tongan preparation for the World Cup. The Tongans nearly beat the eventual winner, South Africa, and lost narrowly to the other finalist, England.

2005

He started his professional career at Newcastle Falcons. In the summer of 2005, he joined Sale Sharks on a two-year contract. However, his contract was cancelled when he was banned for 18 weeks for biting Denis Leamy in a Heineken Cup game against Munster. In the 2005–2006 season, Taione made 5 appearances before his contract was terminated, and Sale Sharks won their first ever Premiership title. After his ban he went to Japan to play for the Sanyo Wild Knights.

1999

He played for Tonga at the 1999 and 2007 Rugby World Cups. He also played for the Pacific Islanders.

1979

Epi Taione (a.k.a. Paddy Power) (born 2 March 1979) is a former Tongan rugby union footballer whose last club was London Welsh. He normally played at centre but could cover the wing or back row.

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