Mark Evander Telea (born 6 December 1996) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Super Rugby club Blues and the New Zealand national team.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

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Mark Telea

Full name	Mark Evander Telea
Date of birth	(1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
School	Massey High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Current team North Harbour, Blues Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2016–2019, 2022– North Harbour 34 (55) 2020– Blues 60 (155) 2020–2021 Tasman 14 (20) Correct as of 28 April 2024 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– New Zealand 9 (30) Correct as of 28 April 2024
Medal record Men's Rugby union Representing  New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2023 France Squad

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After showing promising form for North Harbour during the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup season, Telea was named in the Blues squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. Telea started the campaign as the first choice left wing for the Blues. Telea rewarded the faith of Blues staff, impressing with his early season form. Telea scored 3 tries during a Round 2 fixture, as the Blues defeated the Waratahs 32-12 in rainy conditions in Newcastle. Telea crossed again in Round 4 vs the Bulls in Pretoria, scoring impressively to dot the ball down as two defenders forced him into touch. He continued his good form in Super Rugby Aotearoa and in mid 2020 he was chosen for the North Island in the North vs South rugby union match. Telea was named in the Tasman squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup making his debut for the Mako in Round 1 against Counties Manukau.^[6] Telea played 11 games for the Mako in the 2020 season as they went on to win their second premiership title in a row. Telea had a mixed 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season but returned to form during the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition, scoring a try in the final as the Blues defeated the Highlanders 23-15. In Round 3 of the 2021 Bunnings NPC Telea suffered a season ending injury while playing for Tasman against Northland. The side went on to make the final before losing 23–20 to Waikato.

On 30 June 2022, after an impressive 2022 Super Rugby season with the Blues, Telea was called in to the All Blacks squad as a replacement.

On 12 November 2022, he was named at 14 in the starting line-up to go up against Scotland. During his debut match he scored two tries.^[7][8]

Telea’s mother is Samoan while his father is South African. He attended Massey High School in West Auckland.^[18]