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Player performance
Current Season
Games2,308
Tries340
Points1,421
Tackles37,339
Player information
Contract expires
Not recorded
Positions
Second Row
Date of birth
30-07-1999
Career status
Active
Match readiness
Fitness
Good
100%
Fatigue
Good
0%
Form
Warning
50/100
Availability
Good
Available
Scouting report
Scout report
Nikau Hotere is a second row whose strongest current qualities are Tackling, Strength, and Power. Continued work on Attack Positioning, Kicking, and Defensive Positioning would provide the clearest path toward the player’s potential.
Playing stylePower runnerBest suited to carrying strongly and challenging defenders through contact.
Tackling69
Strength68
Power67
Attack Positioning51
Kicking51
Defensive Positioning52
Physical
Athletic qualities that influence pace, power, durability and movement.
Acceleration58
Agility61
Balance56
Endurance53
Fitness58
Jumping61
Power67
Speed53
Stamina66
Strength68
Technical
Core rugby league skills used with the ball and in defensive execution.
Catching53
Goal Kicking52
Handling52
Kicking51
Offloading57
Passing55
Play The Ball58
Tackling69
Mental
Decision-making, composure, discipline and competitive temperament.
Aggression56
Composure53
Concentration58
Creativity61
Decision Making57
Determination60
Discipline62
Leadership56
Teamwork53
Work Rate52
Positional
Game awareness and movement within attacking and defensive structures.
Attack Positioning51
Defensive Positioning52
Kick Chase57
Line Running54
Ruck Control66
Support Play62
Development
Current level and the player’s remaining growth ceiling.
Current Ability60
Potential Ability64
Recent matches
| Match | Min | Tries | Points | Metres | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton 10–6 Armidale | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 0–22 Auckland | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 22–50 Acacia Ridge | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Central Coast 12–30 Hamilton | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 50–6 Hobart | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hervey Bay 30–42 Hamilton | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 32–6 Wellington | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calenzana Wranglers 38–18 Hamilton | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 14–16 El Ksiba Outlaws | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auckland 24–18 Hamilton | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auckland 58–16 Hamilton | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Hamilton 34–18 Yarrabilba | 0′ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Club history
| Club | From | Until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Horizons | 26-07-2026 | — | Current club |
Player journey
Career
Season-by-season history, appearances and career milestones.
