Across 26 matches, Papali'i's output is defined above all by his defensive work — averaging 6.5 tackles per game and reaching 25 in a single outing, he functions as a high-volume, reliable presence at the breakdown. His carrying is measured rather than prolific, but he converts his touches efficiently, averaging 11.3 metres per game from just 2.6 carries. Six tries across the dataset suggest he also reads the game well enough to arrive in the right places when it matters.
Dalton Papali'i is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the New Zealand, 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, Dalton 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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