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Manaia Nuku Performance Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki 2026
Manaia Nuku has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki to date, representing Chiefs Manawa, with 0 wins and 1 loss.
Manaia Nuku has played 224 minutes across the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki so far. In attack he has made 170m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 8 tackles at a rate of 8 per game.
In the Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, Manaia Nuku has completed 46 passes at an accuracy of 98%, contributing 1 try assist and making 68 touches.
