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Hugh Gavin

Position
Centre
Hugh Gavin is a professional centre for the Connacht, combining midfield defence with attacking distribution. Track Hugh's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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46.2
Index
236thof 394 centres
1937th overall · top 60% at centres
Attack
70
Defence
12
Impact
28
Per-80-minute output vs other centres, weighted for competition strength. Hugh has 18 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Consistent carrier with defensive reliability

Gavin's averages of over eight carries and more than 25 metres per match across 18 games point to a centre used regularly as a ball-carrier in structured play. His tackle count sits at a steady four per match, with a single-game peak of 13 suggesting he can absorb a high defensive workload when required. The consistency of his output across both Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship rugby indicates a player trusted to contribute across different levels of competition.

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Match History
Challenge Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Black Lion crestvs Black Lion13 Dec 20258012805
Total8012805
Challenge Cup2024/252 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Racing 92 crestvs Racing 9211 Apr 2025413154Cardiff Rugby crestvs Cardiff Rugby05 Apr 2025608232
Total10111386
About Hugh Gavin

Hugh Gavin is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Connacht, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.

As a centre, Hugh features for the Connacht across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Hugh Gavin's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Hugh Gavin play?
Hugh Gavin plays centre for the Connacht.
Which team does Hugh Gavin play for?
Hugh Gavin plays for the Connacht, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Connacht play their home games?
The Connacht are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Hugh Gavin's fixtures and stats?
Follow Hugh Gavin's fixtures, results, match appearances and Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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