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Josefa Namosimalua Stats
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Josefa Namosimalua Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Josefa Namosimalua has featured in 7 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Taranaki, with 5 wins and 2 losses.
Josefa Namosimalua has played 454 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 213m with ball in hand, beating 7 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 90 tackles at a rate of 12.86 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Josefa Namosimalua has completed 27 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 0 try assists and making 95 touches.
