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Josefa Namosimalua Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Josefa Namosimalua featured in 9 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Taranaki. Results included 6 wins and 3 losses.
Josefa Namosimalua played 577 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 227m with ball in hand, beating 11 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 127 tackles at a rate of 14.11 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Josefa Namosimalua completed 29 passes at an accuracy of 97%, contributing 0 try assists and making 107 touches.