Bio
Nathan Vella was called into the Hurricanes squad as injury cover after Asafo Aumua followed Dane Coles in being ruled out for the season.
Having been part of the Canterbury squad, while also playing in England, Vella brought a great work ethic into the squad while he continued to push for a place in the match-day squad.
He got his debut against the Crusaders in Christchurch in front of a number of his family.
Player Profile
Position: Hooker
Hurricane Number: 253
Height: 183
Weight: 106
Date of birth: 10/02/1990
Debut: 2018-
Stats
Provincial Teams: Canterbury
Super Rugby Debut: v Crusaders, Christchurch, 25/05/2018