Across 21 matches Zabalza shows up as a scrum half who contributes meaningfully with ball in hand, averaging close to four carries per game and eating up ground consistently. His tackle numbers are modest on a per-game basis but his single-match peaks — seven tackles and 57 metres — suggest he can elevate when the contest demands it. The combination of reliable carrying and defensive willingness points to a nine who works hard around the fringes rather than simply serving the backline.
Hugo Zabalza is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the US Montauban, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a scrum half, Hugo features for the US Montauban across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Hugo Zabalza's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest US Montauban news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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