Saimone Taumoepeau (born 21 December 1979 in Ha'apai, Tonga) is a professional rugby union player in France.

[3] While considered to be on the smaller side of the scale compared to most international props in terms of physical size, Taumoepeau has made a reputation for being a devastating scrummager via technique and brute strength.

He also proved to be a reliable hooker for both Auckland, the Blues and at Junior All Blacks level.

Taumoepeau signed with Toulon in 2007,[4] having joined them after that year's New Zealand season and won the French Pro D2 Championship 2007–2008.

He played for Castres Olympique between 2011 and 2016, and won the French top 14 Championship in 2012–13.