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Efan Daniel

Position
Hooker
Efan Daniel is a professional hooker for the Cardiff, throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker. Track Efan's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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56.8
Index
165thof 802 front-row forwards
741st overall · top 21% at front-row forwards
Attack
54
Defence
71
Impact
57
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Efan has 31 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable carrier and defensive anchor

Across 32 matches, Daniel has built a profile defined by consistent defensive output, averaging close to four tackles per game and contributing over 117 tackles in total. His carrying numbers are modest in volume but he has shown the ability to make a meaningful impact when called upon, with single-game highs of seven carries and nine tackles indicating he can step up in more demanding contests. He is a steady, dependable presence in the tight exchanges that define the hooker role.

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Match History
Challenge Cup2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Black Lion crestvs Black Lion17 Oct 202618——5
Total18——5
United Rugby Championship2022/231 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Scarlets crestvs Scarlets07 Jan 20235110
Total511—
United Rugby Championship2021/222 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Benetton crestvs Benetton20 May 202226264Leinster crestvs Leinster29 Jan 202214472
Total406136
About Efan Daniel

Efan Daniel is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Cardiff, 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, Efan features for the Cardiff across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Efan Daniel's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Cardiff news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Efan Daniel play?
Efan Daniel plays hooker for the Cardiff.
Which team does Efan Daniel play for?
Efan Daniel plays for the Cardiff, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Cardiff play their home games?
The Cardiff are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Efan Daniel's fixtures and stats?
Follow Efan Daniel's fixtures, results, match appearances and Cardiff news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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Nextvs Ulster05 DecNextvs Bath12 Dec31 Oct@ Ospreys26–023 Octvs Sharks21–3618 Oct@ Northampton Saints12–28
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