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Darcy Holwell Stats
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Darcy Holwell Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Darcy Holwell has featured in 8 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Northland, with 6 wins and 2 losses.
Darcy Holwell has played 199 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 8m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 35 tackles at a rate of 4.38 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Darcy Holwell has completed 7 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 20 touches.
