Mafi is a consistent and high-volume presence at the base of the pack, averaging close to ten carries per match and racking up nearly 600 metres across 16 appearances — figures that point to a Number 8 who is heavily trusted to shift the ball and gain ground. His tackle numbers are equally telling, with nearly six per game and a single-match peak of 15, suggesting he carries genuine defensive responsibility rather than functioning purely as an attacking outlet. The ceiling of 20 carries and 93 metres in a single game underlines that, on his best days, he can dominate proceedings in both directions.
Amanaki Mafi is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Newcastle Red Bulls, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Amanaki features for the Newcastle Red Bulls across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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