The squad features an impressive core of players with Super Rugby Pacific experience across the forwards and backs, complemented by a number of players who have made their mark on the international sevens circuit.
In the front row, experienced campaigners Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Angus Ta'avao-Matau, Soane Vikena and Nathaniel Pole provide a formidable foundation, while Josh Beehre, Harvey Cordukes and Tai Cribb headline a physical locking group.
The loose forwards combine work rate and versatility, with Ben Ake, Che Clark, Randall Baker, Caleb Woodley, Ofa Topeni and Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo all providing quality options.
Halfbacks Taufa Funaki, James Arscott and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa will direct play, while Stephen Perofeta's experience and game management add class in the backline.
The midfield is led by the accomplished Pita Ahki, who returns to provincial rugby alongside exciting young talent, while the outside backs boast genuine game-breaking ability through Caleb Tangitau, Rico Simpson, Xavier Tito-Harris, Harlyn Saunoa, King Maxwell and Payton Spencer.
Auckland's squad also features a strong sevens influence, with several players bringing the speed, skill and attacking instincts developed on the international sevens stage, adding another dimension to an already dynamic group.
With proven performers, emerging prospects and depth across every position, Auckland enters the 2026 NPC season with a squad well equipped to challenge the competition's best.
The Auckland squad is:
Josh Fusitu’a, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Tito Tuipulotu, Angus Ta’avao-Matau, Ben Ake, Sione Ahio, Sam Davies, Tamiano Ahloo, Nathaniel Pole, Soane Vikena, Jay Fonokalafi, Liam Hallan-Eames, Josh Beehre, Harvey Cordukes, Josh Tengblad, Tai Cribb, Randall Baker, Che Clark, Kitioni Vai, Caleb Woodley, Ofa Topeni, Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Taufa Funaki, James Arscott, Siaosi Nginingini, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Stephen Perofeta, Alex Harford, Rico Simpson, Quinton Nichols, Xavi Taele, Pita Ahki, Codemeru Vai, Caleb Tangitau, Xavier Tito-Harris, Harlyn Saunoa, King Maxwell, Payton Spencer, Cohen Norrie