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Hunter Kennedy Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Hunter Kennedy has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Manawatū, with 0 wins and 2 losses.
Hunter Kennedy has played 93 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 107m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 2 tries. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Hunter Kennedy has completed 5 passes at an accuracy of 71%, contributing 0 try assists and making 17 touches.
