Across more than 50 appearances for Zebre, Ribaldi has built his reputation primarily through his defensive workrate, averaging close to six tackles per match and peaking at 18 in a single game. His carrying numbers are modest by design, reflecting the controlled, set-piece-oriented role he fulfils rather than a ball-carrying brief. The consistency of his minutes and tackle counts across two competitions points to a hooker who is trusted to do the unglamorous work week in, week out.
Giampietro Ribaldi is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Zebre, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Giampietro features for the Zebre 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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