Across 11 Super Rugby appearances, Fakatava presents as a scrum half who earns his minutes through defensive diligence, averaging close to four tackles per game and peaking at seven in a single outing. His carrying game is measured rather than prominent, but he consistently finds metres when he does take the ball on, with his best individual performance showing he can stretch beyond double his usual output. The overall picture is of a reliable, low-risk operator who contributes steadily on both sides of the ball.
Folau Fakatava is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the Highlanders, 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 scrum half, Folau features for the Highlanders across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Folau Fakatava's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Highlanders news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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