Profile

Filo Tiatia

Assistant Coach (Forward Coach)

Born in Wellington, New Zealand on June 4th, 1971.

Tiatia has 2 Caps as All Blacks, 99 Caps in Ospreys (Pro12), 57 Caps in Hurricanes(Super Rugby). He also played in Toyota-Verblitz from 2002-2006, and played 57 matches. After his player career, he has successively filled various posts, such as a Head Coach of Toyota-Verblitz and Ospreys, and a Forward Coach of Japan-National Team (Asian 5 Nations). He is well versed in Japanese Rugby and culture. Has a good reputation on his coaching skills, that develops players in wide age.

Nathan Mauger

Assistant Coach (Defense/Counter Attack Coach)

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand on April 8th, 1978.

Mauger has joined a Europe Tour as a member of All Blacks. Played in Super Rugby as Crusaders(31 Caps) with HC Mark Hammett. Also has 38 Caps as Canterbury-team(NZ NPC). After his professional career, he served posts such as Chinese Taipei Rugby 7s HC, West Coast Heartland Rugby Team HC, and Canterbury U19 Backs/Team Attack Coach. Played in Japan from 2005 to 2006, as a member of Ricoh-BlackRams and has understanding in Japanese culture and Rugby.