Heffernan's tackle numbers stand out immediately — averaging over nine per match across the dataset, with a single-game peak of 22, he is a hooker who takes on a substantial defensive workload. His carry figures tell a similar story of consistent involvement, regularly eating up metres around the foul and demonstrating the kind of volume that suggests a prominent role in his team's forward exchanges. Two tries across the 12 matches add a modest but real attacking dimension to an otherwise workhorse profile.
Dave Heffernan is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Connacht, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Dave features for the Connacht across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Dave Heffernan's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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