Uhila, known as the Tongan Bear in the boxing ring has 2 professional fights under his belt. Honours even with 1 win and 1 loss. He is a huge ball carrying prop and scrums well.
He impressed for the Hurricanes this season and also Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup and is sure to make a physical impact in the Top 14.
December 2016 saw him sign a one-year deal with Clermont with the option of 2 further seasons.
Uhila will be playing in what could be last Super Rugby season having represented the Hurricanes 15 times in Super Rugby 2016.
He made 9 Super Rugby appearances for the Hurricanes in 2017 before signing a deal with Clermont following the conclusion of the Super Rugby season.
JW December 17
Career
Waikato Loosehead Prop |
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Hurricanes Loosehead Prop |
2015 - 2017 | |
Barbarians Loosehead Prop |
2018 - 2018 | |
Clermont Auvergne Loosehead Prop |
2016 - 2020 | |
La Rochelle Loosehead Prop |
2020 - 2021 | |
Tonga Loosehead Prop |
2021 - 2023 |