Across 13 appearances as a replacement, Bates consistently contributes both with ball in hand and in defence, averaging close to four carries and nearly four tackles per outing. His carrying numbers show a player who makes meaningful metres after coming off the bench, with single-game peaks of 118 metres from 11 carries demonstrating the capacity to shift momentum when introduced. His tackle count across 603 minutes reflects a defender who does not shy away from the physical side of the game.
Jack Bates is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Bristol, 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, Jack features for the Bristol across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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