Ben AkeBen Ake is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is prop.Early careerAke attended Saint Kentigern College, and represented New [Zealand national under-20 rugby union team|New Zealand U20] in 2023. He came through the Auckland academy and played his club rugby for Marist.Professional careerAke has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.