Samuel Nemec-Vial News
Hilux NPC
Canterbury grind past Otago to regain Ranfurly Shield for 18th time
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Lucas Casey doubles as Otago run riot in 'Stag Day' win over Southland
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
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Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Hilux NPC
Interview
All Blacks snub Lucas Casey opens up on breakthrough season
Fabian Holland named for Otago return ahead of All Blacks squad naming
The best performances from Canterbury's win over Otago in the NPC final
Canterbury end eight-year NPC title drought with win over Otago
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Samuel Nemec-Vial Stats
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Samuel Nemec-Vial Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Sam Nemec-Vial has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Otago, with 1 win and 1 loss.
Sam Nemec-Vial has played 132 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far, carrying the ball further than any other Full Back in the process with 208m. He has beaten 12 defenders and scored 0 tries, completing 10 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Sam Nemec-Vial has completed 14 passes at an accuracy of 88%, contributing 0 try assists and making 29 touches.
He beat more defenders than any other Full Back's in the Hilux NPC.
He carried the ball further than any other Full Back's in the Hilux NPC.