Across 54 matches Licata has established himself as a high-volume Number 8, consistently racking up carries and ground while shouldering a heavy defensive workload that averages nearly nine tackles per game. His peak outputs — 20 carries and 20 tackles in a single match — signal the kind of physical ceiling that shapes tight contests. Seven tries across that sample add a genuine attacking threat to what is already a complete forward profile.
Giovanni Licata is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Zebre, 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, Giovanni 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.
Follow Giovanni Licata's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Zebre news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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