Sefo Kautai

Sefo Kautai (born 16 August 1996) is a New Zealand rugby union player who previously played as a tighthead prop for Waikato in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and for the Chiefs in the international Super Rugby competition.

[1][2][3] He is currently playing for Kobelco Steelers rugby club - which is based in Kobe, Japan.

Kautai debuted for Waikato in a Ranfurly Shield defense against King Country in July 2016 and went on to make 11 appearances for the province throughout 2016, scoring one try in the process.

[2][4] Kautai's impressive performances anchoring Waikato's scrum saw him earn a Super Rugby contract with Hamilton-based franchise, the Chiefs ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

[1] Kautai was a member of the New Zealand Under-20 side which competed in the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in England, making 5 appearances.