JJ Pokai (born 30 April 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is hooker.
Pokai attended New Plymouth Boys' High School where he played rugby for the first XV. After leaving school he joined up with the Taranaki academy, joining in 2020. He earned selection for the Chiefs U20 side in 2021, having earned selection for the Chiefs U18 side in 2019. He plays his club rugby for the New Plymouth Old Boys in the Taranaki region.
Pokai has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.