WATCH: Former NZ U20 hooker score 2 great tries

Tipped as the future replacement for Dane Coles, Asafo Aumua is a powerful young hooker who has been impressive so far in this year's Mitre 10 Cup.

Wellington secured a 42-26 victory over Taranaki on Saturday, with the young hooker showcasing some excellent skill with two brilliantly taken tries.

The first of which was scored when he stepped through the Tarakani defence

He showed off his speed and strong ball carrying in his second try.