Across 91 matches, Gilchrist's tackle numbers stand out as his defining contribution — averaging 8.7 per game and peaking at 26 in a single outing, he consistently operates as a high-volume defensive presence in the tight. His carrying is measured rather than expansive, averaging under five carries per match, which points to a player whose primary function is structural rather than ball-carrying. The combination of nearly 800 tackles and over 5 300 minutes of game time reflects a lock who brings durable, reliable work across multiple competitions.
Grant Gilchrist is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Edinburgh, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Grant features for the Edinburgh across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Grant Gilchrist's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Edinburgh news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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