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Samuel Johnson Stats
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Samuel Johnson Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Samuel Johnson has featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Manawatū, with 2 wins and 2 losses.
Samuel Johnson has played 49 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 8 tackles at a rate of 2 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Samuel Johnson has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 13 touches.
