Lui Naeata is a 30-year-old loose forward, standing at 1.93m and weighing in at 129kg. 

Although Naeata was born in Tonga, he has spent the majority of the last decade playing rugby in Japan. 

With the help of his size, Naeata will bring his dominating physicality, along with his experience, to help create a well-rounded Highlanders forward pack this season. 

If I wasn't a rugby player, I'd be a?

Pilot

I'd hate be without? 

My faith, my family 

Favourite rugby player?
Jerry Collins