Promising young forward Aholoka Toia has been rewarded for a standout breakout season in the Sydney Roosters’ NSW Cup side, earning a call-up to his first NRL pre-season squad.
The 20-year-old is the younger brother of Roosters centre Robert Toia, who enjoyed a sensational debut season this year — securing a starting spot for the Maroons in their State of Origin triumph and taking home the Dally M Rookie of the Year award.
According to Zero Tackle, the young prop is set to join the club’s first-grade squad in the coming days, taking part in pre-season training for the 2026 season as he edges closer to following in his brother’s footsteps and stepping up to the NRL level.
Standing taller and stronger than his older brother, Toia has caught the eye of Roosters officials with his dedication, physical presence, and rapid progress during the 2025 season, quickly emerging as one of the club’s most promising young talents.
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In 11 NSW Cup appearances this year, Toia averaged 14 tackles and 52 running metres per game, adding seven tackle busts and more than 236 post-contact metres to his tally — an impressive return for a player still in the early stages of his senior.
"He's a bit of a Spencer Leinu type build and play style. He's pretty powerful and hopefully he gets some NRL experience soon," Robert Toia previously told Zero Tackle.
"To be honest, I used to win the battles against him, but my two older brothers used to win the battles against me."
The Toia talent runs deep at the Roosters. Alongside Aholoka and Robert Toia, 15-year-old Mana Toia has recently signed a new deal with the club, lining up as a promising young halfback.