Jake Te Hiwi was raised in Dunedin and attended Otago Boys' High School. 

He was named in the 2022 New Zealand Under 20's side a debuted for Otago in the same year. 

Due to injury Te Hiwi made his Super Rugby debut in 2023 against the Chiefs but suffered an ankle injury in his second game which ended his season. 

What is your favourite movie?

Interstellar 

What is the best thing about playing rugby? 

Physicality

What does representing the Highlanders mean to you? 

Representing my friends and family