Allan Craig was called into the Moana Pasifika squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Highlanders.

At just 21, Craig stepped up to the challenge playing in 13 of the team’s 14 matches and played a total of 827 minutes. He was fourth equal with Tom Savage for minutes played, only behind Jacob Norris, Julian Savea and Sione Havili Talitui.

In 2024 he made 93% of his tackles and owned the lock position.

The former Whangārei Boys High School 1st XV Captain grew up on a farm in Ahipara, south of Kaitaia and has two younger brothers – Dylan who also plays for Mid-Northern and brother Sam who is a pig hunter.

Craig plays for the Northland Taniwha and was part of the Blues wider squad in 2023. In the same year he also captained the Mid-Northern Premier side to back-to-back titles.

He was named the Moana Pasifika Niu Rookie of the Year in 2024 following a breakout inaugural season.

Moana Pasifika debut: 2024 v Highlanders
Junior Rugby Clubs: Te Rarawa Club
Senior Rugby Clubs: Mid-Northern