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Kenkichi Yanagawa Stats
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Kenkichi Yanagawa Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Kenkichi Yanagawa featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Wellington. Results included 0 wins and 5 losses.
Kenkichi Yanagawa played 82 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 16m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 7 tackles at a rate of 1.4 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Kenkichi Yanagawa completed 5 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.
