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Tofuka Paongo Stats
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Tofuka Paongo Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2025
Tofuka Paongo featured in 8 matches during the 2025 Hilux NPC, representing Manawatū. Results included 3 wins and 6 losses.
Tofuka Paongo played 152 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2025. In attack he made 49m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 12 tackles at a rate of 1.5 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2025, Tofuka Paongo completed 15 passes at an accuracy of 79%, contributing 0 try assists and making 27 touches.