Across 13 United Rugby Championship appearances, Umaga has shown a willingness to put himself into contact that goes beyond the typical fly-half remit, averaging nearly seven carries per match and contributing meaningfully with the ball in hand. His defensive numbers are equally consistent, averaging close to five tackles per game, while peak performances of 16 carries and over 100 metres in a single match point to genuine capacity to take the game on when conditions demand it.
Jacob Umaga is a professional rugby union fly half registered with the Benetton Rugby, 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 fly half, Jacob features for the Benetton Rugby 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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