Sami Raja - 50 games this weekend!

This Saturday, we celebrate a massive milestone for our very own Pakistani prince of the front row — Sami Raja!

From the humble halls of Onslow College to becoming a certified Johnsonville scrum weapon, Raja has transformed before our eyes — not just in size (thanks to all those gym gains), but in heart, hustle, and humour.

Often underestimated, but never outworked — the Raja Show-and-Go™ has become a Jville classic. You haven’t truly experienced a Hawks game unless you’ve witnessed his sneaky step and trademark grin.

Always turning up to training with a smile (and sometimes questionable banter), Raja embodies the spirit of the Hawks: humble, hardworking, and hilariously unpredictable.

Congratulations on 50 games, Sami!

Your Hawks whānau are proud of you — and we’re right behind you for the next 50!