Kini Naholo

Explosive over the ground and a constant threat with ball in hand, Kini Naholo is a powerful winger who adds genuine finishing ability to the Hurricanes' back line. Born on 16 April 1999, he combines pace with real physicality, making him a handful for defenders in one-on-one situations and a dangerous option close to the line. Naholo's background includes time in the abbreviated sevens code, which has sharpened his footwork, support play and ability to exploit space at speed. For the Hurricanes he serves as a dynamic finisher and impact player, capable of beating defenders on the outside, carrying strongly into contact and providing an attacking spark whenever the opportunity arises. His blend of power and acceleration makes him particularly effective on the counter-attack, where he can turn half-chances into line breaks. Still developing his all-round game at Super Rugby Pacific level, Naholo offers the kind of game-breaking quality out wide that every attacking side covets, and he remains a valuable source of pace and try-scoring threat within the Hurricanes' wider squad.