Across 19 appearances de Buitlear averages over six tackles per match, pointing to a hooker who takes on a heavy share of defensive responsibility week in, week out. He contributes reliably with ball in hand too, and his peak outputs — 10 carries, 32 metres and 23 tackles in a single game — show he can step up his workload considerably when the moment demands it. Five tries across the dataset add a meaningful attacking dimension to what is primarily a work-rate-driven profile.
Eoin de Buitlear 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, Eoin 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 Eoin de Buitlear's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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