Matthew Taljard (born 8 September 1985) is a South African

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player, currently playing with

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n SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa. His regular position is hooker.

Career

He made his debut for the in the

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season and has represented them until 2013 in the

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and Vodacom Cup competitions. He joined

n SuperLiga side Farul Constanţa in 2013.

Personal

He's the older brother of rugby player

Jeff Taljard Jeffrey John Taljard (born 22 April 1987) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with Romanian SuperLiga side CSM Olimpia București. His regular position is centre. Career He started playing for the at the 2005 Under–18 ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Taljard, Matthew 1985 births Living people Border Bulldogs players Rugby union players from East London, South Africa South African rugby union players Rugby union hookers RCJ Farul Constanța players