Across five Championship appearances, Salinas Mallea has shown a consistent appetite for work at the set-piece and beyond, averaging eight tackles per match to establish himself as a reliable defensive presence in the front row. His carrying figures reflect a prop who contributes meaningfully in open play, with a standout performance of 8 carries for 36 metres demonstrating the ability to step up when his team needs go-forward. The combination of high tackle volume and steady ball-carrying across 329 minutes points to a player who brings endurance and physicality to both sides of the game.
Bautista Salinas Mallea is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Argentina U20, 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, Bautista features for the Argentina U20 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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