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Rupeni Raviyawa Stats
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Rupeni Raviyawa Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Rupeni Raviyawa has featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Wellington, with 0 wins and 5 losses.
Rupeni Raviyawa has played 241 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 113m with ball in hand, beating 5 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 41 tackles at a rate of 8.2 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Rupeni Raviyawa has completed 11 passes at an accuracy of 92%, contributing 0 try assists and making 44 touches.
