Across 21 appearances, Cole's output is defined almost entirely by his defensive contribution, averaging two and a half tackles per match and accumulating 52 in total — a volume that signals a consistent, high-impact role in protecting the gain line after his introduction. His carrying is minimal by design, rarely exceeding half a carry per outing, which reflects a specialist's remit focused on set-piece and defensive grunt rather than ball-in-hand work. His best individual performances — reaching 10 tackles and 7 metres in a single match — show that when the game demands it, he can step beyond his average and impose himself across both phases.
Dan Cole is a professional rugby union prop registered with the England, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Dan features for the England 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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