Mike Kainga
Michael "Mike" Zavala Harley Kainga is a New Zealand rugby union player who last played for the Bay of [Plenty Rugby Union|Bay of Plenty Steamers] in the ITM Cup. He signed for Taranaki [Rugby Football Union|Taranaki] to play in the 2016 [Mitre 10 Cup]. His position of choice is prop.
His impressive domestic performances for Bay of Plenty saw him named in the Wider Training Squad for the 2013 [Super Rugby season]. He made three appearances for the franchise.
He was called into the Hurricanes Wider Training Squad in 2016, he then gained 4 caps including playing in the 2016 [Super Rugby season|2016 Super Rugby season final].
Kainga was a member of the New Zealand national under-20 [rugby union team|New Zealand Under 20] side which won the 2011 IRB Junior [World Championship]. He played in 4 games during the tournament, 1 start and 3 substitute appearances.