Peter Lakai attended St Patrick's College and matriculated in 2020.
Lakai started his union career at Avalon followed by a move to St Patrick’s Silverstream member of the Wellington 2022 Bunnings NPC squad.
He represented New Zealand U20s in 2022, and has been touted as a long-term successor to Ardie Savea
He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The 19-year-old powerhouse made his debut for the Hurricanes in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Reds.
Following a breakout 2024 campaign, he earned his first All Blacks call up and made his Test debut against Japan on the end of year tour, becoming All Black No. 1227.
Career
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Wellington Blindside Flanker |
2021 - present |
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Hurricanes Blindside Flanker |
2022 - present |
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New Zealand Blindside Flanker |
2024 - present |
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New Zealand U20's Blindside Flanker |
2023 - 2024 |
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All Blacks XV Blindside Flanker |
2024 - 2025 |
