Across 27 matches Samba has built his game on defensive reliability, averaging close to five tackles per outing and accumulating over 130 tackles in total — figures that point to a lock who is consistently in the thick of contact. His carrying numbers are modest but purposeful, with his best single-game outputs showing he can contribute meaningfully with ball in hand when called upon. He is a minutes-heavy forward whose value sits firmly in the defensive structures he anchors week to week.
Charles Kante Samba is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Stade Rochelais, 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, Charles features for the Stade Rochelais across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Charles Kante Samba's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Stade Rochelais news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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