Thomas's tackle numbers stand out above everything else — averaging 13.6 per match across 18 United Rugby Championship appearances, with a single-game peak of 25, he is consistently one of the busiest defenders on the field. His carrying workload is steady rather than dominant, suggesting a role built primarily around defensive structure and breakdown presence. The combination of high minutes and sustained tackle output points to a flanker who offers reliability and physicality across the full duration of matches.
Daniel Thomas is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Cardiff Rugby, 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, Daniel features for the Cardiff Rugby 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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