Across 20 matches in Rugby World Cup and Rugby Championship rugby, Retallick's tackle numbers stand out as his most consistent contribution, averaging over three per game with a single-match peak of 17 that underlines his capacity to dominate defensively when required. His carrying is measured rather than prolific, but the fact that he has crossed for three tries signals an ability to arrive at the right moment in attack. One player-of-the-match award across this dataset points to a player whose influence often runs deeper than the headline statistics suggest.
Brodie Retallick is a professional rugby union lock registered with the New Zealand, 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, Brodie features for the New Zealand 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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