Naomi Sopoaga News
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Naomi Sopoaga Stats
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Naomi Sopoaga Performance Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki 2026
Naomi Sopoaga has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki to date, representing Matatū, with 0 wins and 1 loss.
Naomi Sopoaga has played 7 minutes across the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki so far. In attack he has made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 1 tackles at a rate of 1 per game.
In the Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, Naomi Sopoaga has completed 0 passes at an accuracy of 0%, contributing 0 try assists and making 0 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Centre's in the Super Rugby Aupiki.
