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Kenkichi Yanagawa Stats
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Kenkichi Yanagawa Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Kenkichi Yanagawa has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Wellington, with 0 wins and 2 losses.
Kenkichi Yanagawa has played 42 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 7m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 3 tackles at a rate of 1.5 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Kenkichi Yanagawa has completed 1 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 2 touches.