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Valentino Taito Stats
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Valentino Taito Stats
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Valentino Taito Performance Analysis
Hilux NPC 2026
Valentino Taito has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC to date, representing Hawke's Bay, with 2 wins and 0 losses.
Valentino Taito has played 32 minutes across the 2026 Hilux NPC so far. In attack he has made 4m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 6 tackles at a rate of 3 per game.
In the Hilux NPC 2026, Valentino Taito has completed 1 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 9 touches.
