A dynamic, promising young halfback who has drawn comparisons to Niko Matawalu. Komaisavai is in his first NPC season and definitely one to keep an eye on.
Esi Komaisavai was handed his first starting jersey at NPC level and he didn’t disappoint, scoring his maiden NPC try for the Lions in the 34th minute of their match against Otago.
The Bau native was impressive in his starting debut and in the 34th minute, scurried over from close range, evading a couple of defenders to score in the left corner.
After making his NPC debut last weekend, Esi Komaisavai has been given the starting role in round 3 for Wellington in the absence Kyle Preston and Nui Muriwai.
The Lions are 1-1 to start the season and come up against an Otago side featuring Joseva Tamani and Jona Nareki.
Esi Komaisavai made his NPC debut in round for Wellington against Waikato. The livewire halfback came off the bench in the 43rd minute and provided great service for his side.
Wellington won the match 35-24.
Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
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NPC | Wellington | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
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NPC | 2025- | Wellington | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
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Esi Komaisavai was handed his first starting jersey at NPC level and he didn't disappoint, scoring his maiden NPC try for the Lions in the 34th minute of their match against Otago.
The Bau native was impressive in his starting debut and in the 34th minute, scurried over from close range, evading a couple of defenders to score in the left corner.
Wellingon's promising young halfback Esi Komaisavai made his NPC debut in their round 2 clash against Waikato, coming off the bench in the 43rd minute to help his side to victory over Waikato.
On Sunday, Prop Harold Rounds will come off the bench in what will be his maiden NPC match too, against Counties Manukau.