Across 69 matches Forde sustains a demanding dual workload, averaging nearly 10 carries and close to 8 tackles per game — figures that point to a centre trusted to both shift the gainline and defend it consistently. His peak outputs of 21 carries and 25 tackles in a single match underline the ceiling of his involvement when the game demands it. Fourteen tries from over 2 000 metres carried adds a finishing dimension to what is fundamentally a high-volume, all-round midfield game.
Cathal Forde is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Connacht, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Cathal features for the Connacht across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Cathal Forde's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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