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Aaron Wainwright

Position
Number 8
Aaron Wainwright is a professional number 8 for the Wales, linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum. Track Aaron's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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67.9
Index
15thof 477 loose forwards
112th overall · top 3% at loose forwards
Attack
81
Defence
64
Impact
65
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Aaron has 34 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Relentless carrier and defensive anchor

Across 47 matches, Wainwright's workload marks him as a high-volume contributor on both sides of the ball, averaging just under seven carries and seven tackles per game with the consistency to sustain that output over 2,200-plus minutes of top-level rugby. His single-game peaks — 21 carries and 18 tackles in the same window — point to a number 8 capable of stepping up his involvement significantly when the match demands it. Seven tries across the dataset add a finishing dimension that complements his primary role as a physical engine in the forward structure.

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Match History
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About Aaron Wainwright

Aaron Wainwright is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Wales, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.

As a number 8, Aaron features for the Wales across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Aaron Wainwright's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Wales news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Aaron Wainwright play?
Aaron Wainwright plays number 8 for the Wales.
Which team does Aaron Wainwright play for?
Aaron Wainwright plays for the Wales, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Wales play their home games?
The Wales are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Aaron Wainwright's fixtures and stats?
Follow Aaron Wainwright's fixtures, results, match appearances and Wales news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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