Malakai Hala-Ngatai

Malakai Hala-Ngatai is a physical and mobile Flanker who brings a hard-edged, confrontational presence to the Moana Pasifika pack. His career highlights include representing New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championship before becoming a key figure in the Moana Pasifika forward effort. He is valued for his relentless defensive work rate, strength at the breakdown, and his role as a powerful ball carrier in both tight and wide channels.