Siale Lauaki

Siale Lauaki (born 30 May 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is prop.

Early career Lauaki attended St Patrick's College, Wellington where he was named College Sport Wellington Sportsman of the year, following being named in the New Zealand Schools side. He was selected for the New Zealand U20s in 2023.

Professional career Lauaki has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2022, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

In 2026, Lauaki formed part of the Hurricanes squad which won the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. On 20 June, the Hurricanes defeated the Chiefs 60–5 in the final.

Off the back of Lauaki's performance in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, Lauaki was named in the All-Blacks Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa as a part of the extended 44-man squad. On 8 August, 2026, Lauaki made his All Blacks debut against the Stormers at DHL Stadium, Cape Town.