In September 2016, he joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a four-month contract as a replacement for the injured Francis Saili. On 1 October 2016, Taute made his competitive debut for Munster in the 2016–17 Pro12 fixture against Zebre. On 22 October 2016, Taute scored a try in Munster's 38–17 win against Glasgow Warriors in Round 2 of the 2016–17 European Rugby Champions Cup, a match that was his European debut for the province. On 10 December 2016, Taute scored two tries in Munster's 38–0 win against Leicester Tigers.