Valini Vaka News
Super Rugby Aupiki
Super Rugby Aupiki teams named for opening round with 40 debuts
Hurricanes Poua add three Black Ferns to 2026 Aupiki squad
Ex-France powerhouse Virimi Vakatawa joins Fijian Drua
France and Toulouse star Peato Mauvaka potentially out until 2026
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Peato Mauvaka cops ban for headbutt on Scotland star
France's Peato Mauvaka cited for yellow-carded Ben White incident
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Valini Vaka Performance Analysis
Super Rugby Aupiki 2026
Valini Vaka has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki to date, representing Hurricanes Poua, with 1 win and 0 losses.
Valini Vaka has played 53 minutes across the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki so far. In attack he has made 15m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 9 tackles at a rate of 9 per game.
In the Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, Valini Vaka has completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 11 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 90% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the Super Rugby Aupiki.
