Taylor Mokate is an American professional rugby player who was formerly contracted to play for the

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during 2012. Originally recruited as a tight end to play at the

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, Mokate ended playing on the rugby team. Mokate signed to play for

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an amateur club based in New Zealand to compete for

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during the 2012 season. On June 9, 2012 Mokate earned his first cap for the

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in a 25-28 loss to

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. Mokate scored his first international try in a victory against Georgia. In July 2012 Mokate signed a contract to play professionally for the

, but that contract was not renewed for 2013.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mokate, Taylor 1988 births Living people American rugby union players United States international rugby union players United States international rugby sevens players Rugby union flankers Rugby union number eights