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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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58.2
Index
92ndof 454 halfbacks
599th overall · top 20% at halfbacks
Attack
66
Defence
61
Impact
44
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Finn has 43 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Dynamic distributor with defensive bite

Across 60 matches Russell consistently contributes with ball in hand, averaging close to four and a half carries per game and nudging 18 metres per outing — numbers that speak to a fly half who stays involved in the carry rather than drifting to the periphery. His tackle count is equally telling, averaging four and a half per match and peaking at 13 in a single game, which signals genuine defensive accountability for a player in his position. Eight tries across that body of work add a further dimension, confirming he is a threat when he chooses to attack the line himself.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2026 Test Season
8
Points
4
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Match History
World Nations Championship20261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
South Africa crestvs South Africa11 Jul 2026808186
Total808186
Challenge Cup2024/253 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
L
vs Lyon23 May 2025
804216
E
vs Edinburgh03 May 2025
80275
G
vs Gloucester13 Apr 2025
809554
Total240158315
Champions Cup2024/253 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Leinster crestvs Leinster18 Jan 2025683296
C
vs Clermont1T12 Jan 2025
74338
Stade Rochelais crestvs Stade Rochelais06 Dec 20248014
Total22273218
Rugby World Cup20233 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Ireland crestvs Ireland07 Oct 20238017826
T
vs Tonga24 Sept 2023
809226
South Africa crestvs South Africa10 Sept 202380123910
Total2403814322
Rugby World Cup20193 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Japan crestvs Japan1T13 Oct 20198012309
S
vs Samoa30 Sept 2019
7413706
Ireland crestvs Ireland22 Sept 2019807263
Total2343212618
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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