Across 75 matches, Heffernan stands out for the sheer volume of work he puts in on both sides of the ball, consistently carrying and tackling at rates that reflect a hooker heavily involved in the contest week after week. His defensive numbers are particularly striking, with a peak of 22 tackles in a single match pointing to a player who shoulders significant workload in the loose. His carry tallies add a genuine attacking dimension, with over a thousand metres accumulated from the front of the scrum.
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.
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