Ostrikov's tackle numbers stand out immediately — averaging nearly 11 per match across his World Cup appearances points to a lock who carries genuine defensive responsibility rather than sitting on the periphery of contact. His carrying work is consistent and purposeful, reliably giving his team a short-gain option around the park. At his best he combines double-figure carries with a high tackle count in the same match, suggesting he sustains his work-rate across the full 80 minutes.
Andrey Ostrikov is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Russia, 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, Andrey features for the Russia across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Andrey Ostrikov's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Russia news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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