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Aviron Bayonnais

Brian Alainu'u'ese

Position
Lock
Brian Alainu'u'ese is a professional lock for the Aviron Bayonnais, winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row. Track Brian's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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53.1
Index
139thof 403 locks
1080th overall · top 34% at locks
Attack
53
Defence
50
Impact
64
Per-80-minute output vs other locks, weighted for competition strength. Brian has 36 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Workhorse lock with real try threat

Across 36 matches Brian Alainu'u'ese averages over six tackles per game, marking him out as a consistent defensive presence at lock. His nine tries from 182 carries show he contributes meaningfully in attack beyond just his carrying volume, and his best individual outings — reaching double figures in carries and 13 tackles — demonstrate he can lift his output significantly when the match demands it.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2025 Top 14
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
Challenge Cup2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Cheetahs crestvs Cheetahs18 Oct 2026805411
Total805411
Top 142026/272 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Clermont crestvs Clermont19 Sept 202650448RC Toulonnais crestvs RC Toulonnais05 Sept 2026947—
Total598118
Rugby World Cup20233 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
England crestvs England07 Oct 2023808—6Japan crestvs Japan28 Sept 2023756185Argentina crestvs Argentina22 Sept 2023541—13
Total209151824
About Brian Alainu'u'ese

Brian Alainu'u'ese is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Aviron Bayonnais, 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, Brian features for the Aviron Bayonnais across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Brian Alainu'u'ese's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Aviron Bayonnais news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Brian Alainu'u'ese play?
Brian Alainu'u'ese plays lock for the Aviron Bayonnais.
Which team does Brian Alainu'u'ese play for?
Brian Alainu'u'ese plays for the Aviron Bayonnais, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Aviron Bayonnais play their home games?
The Aviron Bayonnais are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Brian Alainu'u'ese's fixtures and stats?
Follow Brian Alainu'u'ese's fixtures, results, match appearances and Aviron Bayonnais news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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