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Player performance
Current Season
Games1
Tries0
Points0
Tackles0
Player information
Contract expires
2 seasons
Positions
Fullback
Date of birth
31-08-1996
Career status
Active
Match readiness
Fitness
Good
100%
Fatigue
Good
0%
Form
Warning
50/100
Availability
Good
Available
Scouting report
Scout report
Niko Taupau is a fullback whose strongest current qualities are Agility, Support Play, and Catching. Continued work on Kick Chase, Offloading, and Kicking would provide the clearest path toward the player’s potential.
Playing styleSpeedsterCreates danger through pace, acceleration and movement in open space.
Agility66
Support Play66
Catching62
Kick Chase47
Offloading47
Kicking48
Physical
Athletic qualities that influence pace, power, durability and movement.
Acceleration56
Agility66
Balance59
Endurance59
Fitness59
Jumping53
Power56
Speed60
Stamina55
Strength51
Technical
Core rugby league skills used with the ball and in defensive execution.
Catching62
Goal Kicking51
Handling49
Kicking48
Offloading47
Passing53
Play The Ball56
Tackling58
Mental
Decision-making, composure, discipline and competitive temperament.
Aggression59
Composure59
Concentration59
Creativity53
Decision Making56
Determination51
Discipline55
Leadership51
Teamwork55
Work Rate51
Positional
Game awareness and movement within attacking and defensive structures.
Attack Positioning49
Defensive Positioning53
Kick Chase47
Line Running53
Ruck Control56
Support Play66
Development
Current level and the player’s remaining growth ceiling.
Current Ability56
Potential Ability58
Recent matches
| Match | Min | Tries | Points | Metres | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveyron Vipers 14–18 Kirovskiy Cyclones | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season history
| Season | Games | Tries | Points | Try assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORL Knock Out Cup — Week 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Club history
| Club | From | Until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveyron Vipers | 03-08-2026 | — | Current club |
Player journey
Career
Season-by-season history, appearances and career milestones.
