Kvatadze is a consistent presence at the breakdown, averaging over eight tackles per match across his five Challenge Cup appearances — a rate that speaks to genuine defensive commitment at hooker. His carrying is reliable rather than explosive, chipping in with tries that show he stays involved around the foul. The numbers paint a picture of a set-piece forward who pulls his weight on both sides of the ball.
Irakli Kvatadze is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Black Lion, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Irakli features for the Black Lion across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Irakli Kvatadze's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Black Lion news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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