Manaia Ropata
Wellington, New Zealand · Age 22 · 6'6" / 118kg
4:35
Bronco Time
250kg
Deadlift 1RM
1.92s
10m Sprint
51.6
VO₂ Max
Player Bio
Manaia Ropata is a towering lineout specialist from Wellington with an imposing physical profile. Developed through the Wellington age-grade pathway, currently unattached and assessing club options for the 2026 season.
An outstanding aerial presence at the front and middle of the lineout, backed by genuine scrummaging power. His height and standing reach place him among the top tier of registered locks on the platform. Open to trials worldwide.
Key Attributes
6'6"
198cm
Height
118
kg
Weight
22
yrs
Age
4:35
mm:ss
Bronco
1.92
sec
10m Sprint
51.6
ml/kg
VO₂ Max
Skill Ratings
Combine Statistics
All metrics verified and timestamped. Last updated: March 2026.
Fitness Tests
| Bronco (20-40-60) | 4:35 |
| 10m Sprint | 1.92s |
| 40m Sprint | 5.28s |
| VO₂ Max | 51.6 ml/kg/min |
| Vertical Jump | 68cm |
Strength Tests
| Deadlift 1RM | 250kg |
| Back Squat 1RM | 215kg |
| Bench Press 1RM | 155kg |
| Clean & Jerk | 130kg |
| Standing Reach | 262cm |
Radar Chart — Attribute Profile
Highlight Reels
2 videos · Click to play
Season 2025 Highlights
Wellington Dev · 3:42
Lineout & Maul
Combine Camp · 2:18
Action Photos
3 photos · Click to enlarge
Playing History
Current Club
Wellington Development XV
2024 – Present
Provincial development squad. 11 appearances, 2 tries. Primary lineout caller.
Academy
Wellington Rugby Academy
2022 – 2024
2-year academy scholarship. NZ Under-20 trial squad. Named Forward of the Season 2023.
School
Wellington College
2019 – 2022
1st XV Captain. Wellington Schools representative. 2022 Top Four squad.
Passport & International Eligibility
No EU or UK passport currently verified on file. May count against overseas player quotas at European clubs.
New Zealand Passport — Primary nationality
World Rugby Eligibility — Eligible for All Blacks