Blaney's numbers across three U20 Championship appearances tell a clear story: he is primarily deployed as a defensive specialist, averaging close to nine tackles per match and topping 11 in his best outing. His carrying is deliberately limited, used sparingly rather than as a core weapon, yet he still contributes positive metres when called upon. The consistency of his tackle count across 162 minutes suggests a player trusted to do the unglamorous, high-volume defensive work at the breakdown and in the channel.
Ben Blaney is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Ireland U20, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Ben features for the Ireland 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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