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Tupou Vaa'i

Tupou Vaa'i
New Zealand
New Zealand
Tupou Vaa'i

Nationality

New Zealand

Age

26

Position

Lock

Height

200cm

Weight

118kg

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Tupou Vaa'i Stats

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Tupou Vaa'i Stats

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Key Stats

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Tupou Vaa'i

Match Stats

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Tupou Vaa'i Performance Analysis

Internationals 2026

Tupou Vaa'i featured in 6 matches during the 2026 Internationals, representing New Zealand. Results included 3 wins and 3 losses.

New Zealand finished 0th in the 2026 Internationals, having won 0 and lost 0 of their 0 matches.

Tupou Vaa'i played 480 minutes across the Internationals 2026. In attack he made 114m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 53 tackles at a rate of 8.83 per game.

In the Internationals 2026, Tupou Vaa'i completed 29 passes at an accuracy of 97%, contributing 1 try assist and making 72 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Lock's for defenders beaten in the Internationals.
  • He ranked in the top 5% of Lock's for try assists in the Internationals.
  • Rugby Championship 2025

    Tupou Vaa'i featured in 5 matches during the 2025 Rugby Championship, representing New Zealand. Results included 3 wins and 2 losses.

    New Zealand finished 2nd in the 2025 Rugby Championship, having won 4 and lost 2 of their 6 matches.

    Tupou Vaa'i played 354 minutes across the Rugby Championship 2025. In attack he made 32m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 50 tackles at a rate of 10 per game.

    In the Rugby Championship 2025, Tupou Vaa'i completed 29 passes at an accuracy of 83%, contributing 1 try assist and making 41 touches.

    He provided more try assists than any other Lock's in the Rugby Championship.

    Rugby World Cup 2023

    Tupou Vaa'i featured in 3 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing New Zealand. Results included 2 wins and 1 loss.

    Tupou Vaa'i represented New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where New Zealand were eliminated at the Grand Final stage.

    Tupou Vaa'i played 154 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 39m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 17 tackles at a rate of 5.67 per game.

    In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Tupou Vaa'i completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 92%, contributing 0 try assists and making 29 touches.

    Nations Championship 2026

    Tupou Vaa'i has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing New Zealand, with 3 wins and 0 losses.

    New Zealand are currently 2nd in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 3 of their 4 matches.

    Tupou Vaa'i has played 231 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 59m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 26 tackles at a rate of 8.67 per game.

    In the Nations Championship 2026, Tupou Vaa'i has completed 17 passes at an accuracy of 89%, contributing 0 try assists and making 39 touches.

    Super Rugby Pacific 2026

    Tupou Vaa'i featured in 14 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific, representing Chiefs. Results included 10 wins and 4 losses.

    Tupou Vaa'i represented Chiefs in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, who finished 2nd in the regular season table.

    Tupou Vaa'i played 1029 minutes across the Super Rugby Pacific 2026. In attack he made 246m with ball in hand, beating 9 defenders and scoring 3 tries. Defensively he completed 142 tackles at a rate of 10.14 per game.

    In the Super Rugby Pacific 2026, Tupou Vaa'i completed 76 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 0 try assists and making 162 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Lock's for metres carried in the Super Rugby Pacific.
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