Lalomilo Lalomilo

Strong carrying and relentless effort define the rugby of Lalomilo Lalomilo, a forward plying his trade with Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific. Born on 12 February 1999, the New Zealand-developed player came through the domestic pathway before linking up with the Pasifika franchise. His game is built on physical contributions: powerful carries to get his side over the gain line, a willingness to graft at the breakdown and a steady work rate across the field. Moana Pasifika has provided a platform for players of Pacific heritage to test themselves at the top level, and Lalomilo fits the mould of a hardworking forward who relishes the physical battle. Having progressed through New Zealand's provincial system, he carries the lessons of that competitive environment into Super Rugby, where the emphasis is on consistency and durability. For Moana Pasifika he offers an honest, combative presence in the pack, the kind of forward whose value lies in the unseen work as much as the eye-catching moments, as he looks to cement his role in the franchise's forward effort.