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Kodi Nikorima

Brisbane Broncos - Halfback

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Kodi Nikorima of the Broncos celebrates scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on April 22, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The 23-year-old gun has been a revelation for the Broncs this season, more than adequately, replacing the out-of-form and relegated Ben Hunt in the 7. Nikorima, who usually features as a utility, is usually seen being interchanged from the bench as a dummy half or lock to inject speed and agility against tired forwards late in the game.

Kodi made his NRL debut for the Broncs in 2015 against the Sharks and leaving his mark on NZ selectors. Since then, heโ€™s featured in a few games for his national team and a few more for his club. Come 2017 and the Kiwi has stepped up and overtaken his predecessor as the starting and long-term halfback for the Brisbane-based club.

When starting in his new role, Kodi has aided the Broncos to win all 5 games bagging 4 tries and 1 assist. Heโ€™s also made 138 tackles 66 all runs.

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