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'19–'23 · 19 apps
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Edinburgh Rugby
'25 · 4 apps
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Castres Olympique

Hamish Watson

Position
Flanker
Hamish Watson is a professional flanker for the Castres Olympique, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Hamish's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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61.7
Index
83rdof 632 loose forwards
413th overall · top 13% at loose forwards
Attack
50
Defence
85
Impact
43
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Hamish has 62 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Relentless tackler, consistent carrying threat

Watson's match data tells the story of a high-workload flanker whose defensive output stands out above all else — averaging over nine tackles per game across 79 matches is a mark of someone consistently central to his team's defensive structure. He carries with purpose rather than volume, contributing reliable metres per game across a broad range of competitions. His peak performances — including 25 tackles and 21 carries in single matches — confirm he can step up his output significantly when the occasion demands.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2021 Test Season
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
Champions Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Castres Olympique crestvs Castres Olympique14 Dec 2025312—6
Total312—6
Challenge Cup2024/253 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Bath crestvs Bath03 May 2025601225Bulls crestvs Bulls12 Apr 2025624811Lions crestvs Lions04 Apr 2025688420
Total190131456
Rugby World Cup20231 app · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
R
vs Romania1T30 Sept 2023
6516618
Total6516618
Rugby World Cup20191 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Ireland crestvs Ireland22 Sept 2019371814
Total371814
About Hamish Watson

Hamish Watson is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Castres Olympique, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, Hamish features for the Castres Olympique across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Hamish Watson's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Castres Olympique news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Hamish Watson play?
Hamish Watson plays flanker for the Castres Olympique.
Which team does Hamish Watson play for?
Hamish Watson plays for the Castres Olympique, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Castres Olympique play their home games?
The Castres Olympique are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Hamish Watson's fixtures and stats?
Follow Hamish Watson's fixtures, results, match appearances and Castres Olympique news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
Teammates
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Castres Olympique — Form
Nextvs Racing 9207 NovNext@ Aviron Bayonnais28 Nov31 Oct@ Montpellier10–6924 Octvs Stade Francais Paris16–818 Octvs Benetton18–9
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