Van der Walt brings consistent carry and defensive work to his replacement role, averaging over 21 metres per carry session and nearly four tackles per appearance across six matches. His peak outputs — 12 carries, 56 metres, and 11 tackles in a single game — show he can shoulder a significant share of the workload when called upon. That combination of ball-carrying threat and tackle involvement makes him a dependable finishing option in tight contests.
Jaco van der Walt is a professional rugby union replacement registered with the Scotland, 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 replacement, Jaco features for the Scotland across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Jaco van der Walt's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Scotland news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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