NAME: Josiah ......

POSITION: Loose Head Prop

AGE: 23

HEIGHT: 188cm

WEIGHT: 107kg

BIRTH PLACE: N/A

SEEKING: Overseas professional/semi professional for after NZ 2026 season

AVAILABILITY: Available

PASSPORTS:

New Zealand

MARITAL STATUS: Single

Personal Overview

Interested in professional overseas oppurtunites (Italy, Spain, Portugal are places of interest)

Interested in local oppurtunities to higher honours (pathway to NZ NPC)

Dynamic and versatile forward with experience at NPC Development level, Hong Kong semi-professional rugby, and as a starting loosehead prop for a leading New Zealand Premier club side. Combines the strength and technical scrummaging ability of a front rower with the mobility, skill set, and work rate of a loose forward.

A powerful and dominant ball carrier with a highly physical defensive presence, bringing aggression, intensity, and consistent impact in both set-piece and open play. Experienced in all core forward responsibilities, including scrummaging, lineout lifting and jumping, while also offering strong handling skills, game awareness, and effective decision making under pressure.

Recognised for high energy, leadership qualities, discipline, and the ability to influence momentum through physicality and work ethic. Comfortable operating in fast paced environments and contributing across multiple forward roles.

Also experienced in Rugby Sevens as both prop and winger, utilising size, power, speed, and fitness to create mismatches in open play. Strong in one on one situations with the agility and decision making required for the Sevens game.

Key Strengths 

 

  • Dominant ball carrying
  • Aggressive and effective tackling
  • Strong scrummaging technique
  • Lineout lifting and jumping ability
  • High work rate and on-field energy
  • Accurate handling and passing skills
  • Strong game awareness and decision-making
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Discipline and professionalism
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. 

Previous Clubs

  • 2021 - Greerton Marist Premiers
  • 2025 - Hong Kong Football Club

Coaching References

 

Brendon Mckeown

Bay of Plenty Ngāwhā

+64 21 023 01770

brendon@boprugby.co.nz

 

Ben Stiffleet

Hong Kong Football Club

+64 27 316 5714

ben.stiffleet@hkrugby.com