Across 16 matches in Challenge Cup and Currie Cup rugby, dos Reis has established himself as a reliable defensive presence, averaging over five tackles per game and reaching double figures in a single outing. His carrying contribution is modest and consistent with a prop asked primarily to provide platform and structure rather than carry the ball, averaging under two carries per game. The tackle counts tell the clearer story — this is a player whose value is measured in defensive work rate and physical availability across meaningful minutes.
Francisco dos Reis is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Francisco features for the Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
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