Across 90 matches Coombes has established himself as one of the competition's most durable number 8s, averaging over 12 carries and 11 tackles per game to underpin both attack and defence with remarkable consistency. His 30 tries from the back of the scrum reflect an ability to convert his carrying threat into scores, while single-game peaks of 26 carries and 35 tackles illustrate the kind of ceiling he can reach when conditions demand it.
Gavin Coombes is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Munster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Gavin features for the Munster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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