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Davide Ruggeri

Positions
Flanker · Number 8
Davide Ruggeri is a professional flanker for the Zebre, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Davide's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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39.2
Index
546thof 632 loose forwards
2772nd overall · top 86% at loose forwards
Attack
43
Defence
44
Impact
11
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Davide has 46 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Relentless Carrier and Defensive Workhorse

Across 46 matches, Ruggeri has established himself as a high-volume contributor on both sides of the ball, averaging nearly seven tackles and close to six carries per outing. His defensive numbers are particularly striking, with over 319 tackles logged across the dataset, reflecting consistent involvement in the contact battle week after week. When the moments demand it, he has shown the capacity to significantly lift his work rate, peaking at 23 carries and 15 tackles in a single match.

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Match History
Challenge Cup2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Black Lion crestvs Black Lion17 Jan 2026624—Montpellier crestvs Montpellier12 Dec 202561757
Total67997
About Davide Ruggeri

Davide Ruggeri is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Zebre, 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, Davide features for the Zebre across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Davide Ruggeri's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Zebre news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Davide Ruggeri play?
Davide Ruggeri plays flanker and number 8 for the Zebre. His most frequent position is flanker.
Which team does Davide Ruggeri play for?
Davide Ruggeri plays for the Zebre, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Zebre play their home games?
The Zebre are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Davide Ruggeri's fixtures and stats?
Follow Davide Ruggeri's fixtures, results, match appearances and Zebre news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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