Across his three Rugby World Cup appearances as a replacement, Alves has made an immediate defensive impact, averaging close to four tackles per outing with a single-game high of nine. His carry numbers are minimal, pointing to a role built almost entirely around disrupting the opposition rather than carrying the ball. He consistently contributes within limited minutes, suggesting he is used as a targeted defensive resource late in matches.
Anthony Alves is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Portugal, 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, Anthony features for the Portugal 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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