Fakatava's tackle numbers stand out immediately — nearly 12 per match across his four Rugby World Cup appearances points to a lock who anchors Japan's defensive structure and rarely takes a backward step. His carrying game backs that up, consistently gaining ground per touch with the occasional explosive outing where he tops 40 metres in a single match. Add three tries to the mix and you have a tight forward who contributes meaningfully at both ends of the field.
Amato Fakatava is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Japan, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Amato features for the Japan across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Amato Fakatava's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Japan news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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