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Louis Lepionka Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Louis Lepionka has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Southland, with 1 win and 1 loss.
Louis Lepionka has played 103 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 26m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 34 tackles at a rate of 17 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Louis Lepionka has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 13 touches.
