Across 21 matches Ta'avao averages over seven tackles per game, marking him out as one of the more industrious defensive props in the data set. His carrying numbers are modest in volume but efficient in gain, and peak outings of seven carries for 24 metres show he can impose himself physically when called upon. Three tries across the sample add a genuine attacking dimension seldom associated with front-row forwards.
Angus Ta'avao is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Highlanders, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Angus features for the Highlanders across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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