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Ilikaya Mafi
Ilikaya Mafi, widely known as Junior (born 30 November 2003) is a professional rugby league footballer specialising as a lock forward and prop. He has previously played for Super League teams Castleford Tigers   and Hull F.C.

Mafi’s outstanding performances for the Hull FC Academy and Reserves, earned him a professional contract for the Castleford Tigers. He joined the first senior squad for the 2023 season and played in the friendly against Featherstone Rovers on New Year’s Eve.

Background
Mafi was born in Oxford, England. As the son of a British Army soldier, he lived in Dülmen, Germany for 9 years before his family relocated to Oxfordshire.

Growing up, he previously played rugby union with Bicester RUFC and school teams. However later on he moved to Hull, Yorkshire and played his junior rugby league for West Hull A.R.L.F.C. before signing for Hull F.C.

Career
On 13th December 2022, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Mafi on a one year deal, with an option for a further year.

On 20th January 2024, it was reported that he was playing for Doncaster R.L.F.C against Hull F.C.