Arthur Takapu

Nickname:

Arty

Position:

Centre/Back row

Height:

183cm

Weight:

94kg

Date Of Birth:

06 Apr 1991

Place Of Birth:

Auckland, NZ

Years Present:

2010

Arthur Takapu is a player with a great work rate that makes sure he gets involved in the play. Another Rabbitohs come through the junior representative ranks and the Matraville Sports High system.

Junior club:

La Perouse

Toyota Cup games:

1 (1 for the Rabbitohs)

What do you like to do outside of football:

Hanging out with my family and girlfriend

Community activities:

Church and youth group

Education:

Matraville Sports High, Fairfield High School

What are your goals in Rugby League:

To make the NRL and play for the Kiwis

What's the best advice you've received from someone:

Always have a go as only you can make it happen

What was your first job:

Construction

What are you reading at the moment:

Twilight series

Favourite book:

Boys R Us by Scott Monk

Favourite song/album on your iPod?:

Year of the Lover remix - Lloyd featuring Plies

Which actor would play you best in a movie:

Chris Tucker

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions:

I pray before every game

Which meal do you cook best:

Pasta Fettucine

What could you not live without:

The support of my family and loved ones

What was your best subject at school:

Industrial Arts

What was your worst subject at school:

Food Technology

Earliest football memory:

Going to training with my dad who was a coach for a rugby team and knowing that I wanted to play football

Favourite football moment:

Making Souths' Toyota Cup squad

What advice do you have for junior Rugby League players:

Never give up, stay positive and anything is possible

Who is your favourite South Sydney player of all time (Carl H. – Member # 3002):

John Sattler

What does it mean to you to wear the red and green of South Sydney (John G. – Member # 29026):

Pride and honour

Who were your favourite players when you were a kid (Nik J. – Member # 1914):

Gorden Tallis and Wendell Sailor

What would winning Souths 21st premiership mean to you (Philip C. – Member # 14140):

It would be an unbelivable experience and one I will remember for the rest of my life

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