Across eight appearances from the bench, Ilione contributes consistently in both directions — averaging over five tackles and six carries per outing across Champions Cup and Premiership rugby. His carrying numbers reflect a player trusted to gain ground after coming on, while his tackle output points to genuine defensive workrate rather than a purely attacking role. Peak performances of 12 carries and 11 tackles in a single match suggest he can shoulder a significant share of the contact work when called upon.
Emeka Ilione is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Leicester Tigers, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Emeka features for the Leicester Tigers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Emeka Ilione's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leicester Tigers news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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