Faleafa has featured exclusively as a replacement across his three Rugby World Cup appearances, accumulating 32 minutes of pitch time in a controlled, structured role. His carry numbers are modest but efficient, with his best outing producing 7 metres from two carries, suggesting he is used to punch into contact at close quarters. His tackle contributions are the more prominent output, averaging nearly two per game and peaking at three, indicating his primary value off the bench is defensive solidity.
Daniel Faleafa is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Tonga, 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, Daniel features for the Tonga 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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