Bio
Willie Ripia started his first class career with Waikato and was selected in the Highlanders before he made the move to Taranaki and the Hurricanes.
An accurate goal kicker, Ripia's tactical kicking game was also above average.
He broke into the Hurricanes starting XV in 2008 at the back end of the season and again was first choice in the second half of the 2009 season.
Ripia eventually moved to the Western Force before returning to New Zealand where he played for Bay of Plenty.
Player Profile
Position: First five-eighth
Hurricane Number: 144
Height: 177
Weight: 91
Date of birth: 20/08/1985
Place of birth: Murupara
Province: Taranaki
Debut: 2005-2014