Peter Lakai

Peter Lakai
Born (2003-03-04) 4 March 2003
Auckland, New Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
SchoolSt Patrick's College, Silverstream
Rugby union career
Position Flanker / Number 8
Current team Wellington, Hurricanes
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Wellington 36 (30)
2023– Hurricanes 37 (40)
Correct as of 5 October 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 New Zealand U20 7 (15)
2024– New Zealand 8 (5)
Correct as of 5 October 2025

Peter Lakai (born 4 March 2003)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a Flanker and Number 8 for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby, Wellington in the National Provincial Championship (NPC), and the New Zealand national team.

Early and personal life

Lakai was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 2003 and moved to Wellington, the nations capital, when he was in his youth.[2] Lakai has stated that he considers Wellington his hometown.[3] Lakai is of Ghanaian descent through his father and Tongan descent via his mother.[2][3] In an interview with Stuff, Lakai said he is often confused for being Fijian.[4] He was raised solo by his mother, Saline.[3] Alongside other Hurricanes teammates Salesi Rayasi and Billy Proctor, Lakai enjoys basketball and is a fan of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[3]

Career

On 26 October 2024, Lakai made his international debut for New Zealand (All Blacks) off the bench in a 64–19 win over Japan during their 2024 Spring Tour.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Peter Lakai". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Rising Star Peter Lakai Re-signs with the Hurricanes". hurricanes.co.nz. Hurricanes. 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Geenty, Mark (1 June 2024). "Hurricanes v Highlanders: The rise of All Blacks contender Peter Lakai in Super Rugby Pacific". The Post.
  4. ^ Rollo, Phillip (17 March 2024). "Peter Lakai, the Hurricanes flanker tasked with replacing his idol Ardie Savea". Stuff. Stuff Ltd.
  5. ^ "Preview: All Blacks vs Japan (Yokohama)". allblacks.com. New Zealand Rugby. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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