Across six Premiership appearances, Bates has functioned as a high-volume defensive anchor in midfield, averaging close to five tackles per match and demonstrating the capacity to significantly exceed that ceiling — as his ten-tackle single-game peak illustrates. His carry numbers suggest a consistent but measured ball-carrying role, with the occasional outing where he shoulders a notably heavier workload, evidenced by an 11-carry, 48-metre best. The overall picture is of a centre who contributes reliably on both sides of the ball without dominating either statistic.
Jack Bates is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Bristol Bears, 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 Bears across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Jack Bates's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Bristol Bears news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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