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The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
‘Walk off with our heads held high’: Counties Manukau’s fairytale run ends
Canterbury clinch semi-final berth with extra-time victory in NPC classic
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Austin Atiga Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Austin Atiga has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Counties Manukau, with 0 wins and 1 loss.
Austin Atiga has played 18 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 3 tackles at a rate of 3 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Austin Atiga has 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.
