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Nathan Stephens Stats
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Nathan Stephens Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Nathan Stephens has featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Waikato, with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Nathan Stephens has played 355 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 338m with ball in hand, beating 13 defenders and scoring 2 tries. Defensively he has completed 26 tackles at a rate of 5.2 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Nathan Stephens has completed 24 passes at an accuracy of 86%, contributing 1 try assist and making 53 touches.
