Lance Koro Hohaia (born 1 April 1983), also known by the nickname of "The Huntly Hurricane",[4] is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer.

Hohaia played for the Warriors from the interchange bench in their 2002 NRL Grand Final loss to the Sydney Roosters.

However this utility value worked against Lance, as he struggled to claim a regular starting spot in the Warriors lineup and was often in and out of the team.

When not selected by the first grade side he has played for the Manurewa Marlins, Waicoa Bay Stallions and Auckland Vulcans in the Bartercard Cup and NSWRL Premier League.

In 2009, Hohaia was injured in the first game of the season against the Eels, He made his comeback in round 5 against the Roosters where he played fullback in Wade McKinnon's absence.

[11] On Sunday 13 November 2011 at a farewell function at the Taniwharau RLFC before departing for a 4 year deal sourced by player manager Peter Brown, with English Super League club St. Helens beginning 2012, President Takaroa Raihe bestowed an honorary membership for life, of the club on Lance Hohaia for his contribution to both junior and senior grade football.

He was knocked unconscious by a punch from Ben Flower in the first few minutes of the match and had to leave the field for the remainder of the 14–6 victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

[12][13][14][15] After the punch incident in the St Helens v Wigan match Ben Flower was sent off however Hohaia suffered from ongoing concussion issues.

[19] On 30 April 2021, it was announced that he had taken the head coach role of new US club Austin Armadillos in the inaugural season of the North American Rugby League for 2021.