Across five appearances as a replacement, Lombard has shown a reliable ability to carry ball and gain ground, averaging close to five carries and 18 metres per match. His best outings demonstrate an ability to step up his workload significantly, with nine carries and 49 metres in a single game suggesting he can absorb a greater share of the carrying burden when called upon. His tackle numbers are modest, pointing to a profile built more around ball-in-hand contribution than defensive volume.
Born on 22 January 1998, Gianni is 28 years old, stands 178cm (5′10″) tall and weighs 78kg.
Gianni Dean Lombard is a professional rugby union full back registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a full back, Gianni features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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