Lewis Ponini

Lewis Ponini is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. He has also played for Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC. His preferred position is prop.

Early career

Ponini attended Rangiora High School. He moved to Australia in 2021, first representing Eastwood, before transferring to Eastern Suburbs in 2023.

Professional career

Ponini represented Canterbury in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup having been called into the squad as an injury replacement. He was called into the Waratahs squad as an injury replacement ahead of Round 8 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut for the side as a replacement against the Crusaders. Ponini was called into the Crusaders squad as injury cover ahead of Round 15 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. He made his debut in Round 16 in 2025 against the Brumbies in Canberra. He became Crusader #300.