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Finn Russell

Position
Fly half
Finn Russell is a professional fly half for the Scotland, bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad. Track Finn's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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58.9
Index
73rdof 358 halfbacks
475th overall · top 20% at halfbacks
Attack
69
Defence
58
Impact
43
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Finn has 37 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Dynamic distributor with genuine defensive bite

Across 54 matches, Russell carries consistently and covers ground at a rate that reflects an active, ball-in-hand fly half rather than a purely static playmaker. His tackle count per game is notably high for the position, with a single-game peak of 13 tackles pointing to genuine defensive involvement when required. Seven tries across the dataset add a scoring dimension that reinforces his threat beyond the kicking game.

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2026 Test Season
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About Finn Russell

Finn Russell is a professional rugby union fly half registered with the Scotland, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.

As a fly half, Finn features for the Scotland across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Finn Russell's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Scotland news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Finn Russell play?
Finn Russell plays fly half for the Scotland.
Which team does Finn Russell play for?
Finn Russell plays for the Scotland, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Scotland play their home games?
The Scotland are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Finn Russell's fixtures and stats?
Follow Finn Russell's fixtures, results, match appearances and Scotland news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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