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Josefa Namosimalua Stats
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Josefa Namosimalua Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Josefa Namosimalua has featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Taranaki, with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Josefa Namosimalua has played 322 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 146m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 68 tackles at a rate of 13.6 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Josefa Namosimalua has completed 17 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 68 touches.
