Yoan Tanga Mangene (born 29 November 1996) is a French professional rugby union player. He plays number eight and centre for Top 14 club La Rochelle and the France national team.[1]

Yoan Tanga
Tanga representing Racing 92 during the Top 14
Full nameYoan Tanga Mangene
Date of birth (1996-11-29) 29 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthBondy, France
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team La Rochelle
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Agen 46 (35)
2019–2022 Racing 92 66 (65)
2022– La Rochelle 21 (15)
Correct as of 13 June 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– France 3 (0)
Correct as of 5 August 2023

Professional career

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He was first selected for the French national rugby team in January 2022, for the following Six Nations tournament.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Léo Berdeu, Daniel Bibi Biziwu, Yoan Tanga et Jules Favre retenus pour préparer le Tournoi des Six Nations". L'Équipe (in French). 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
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