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Austin Atiga Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Austin Atiga featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Counties Manukau. Results included 0 wins and 1 loss.
Austin Atiga played 18 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 3 tackles at a rate of 3 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Austin Atiga completed 1 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 4 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the Hilux NPC.
