Across 84 matches Ryan has built a reputation as one of the most consistently active forwards in the dataset, averaging over seven tackles per game and racking up more than 600 in total — numbers that point to a lock who is central to his team's defensive structure week in, week out. His carrying is steady rather than explosive, but peaks of 15 carries and 55 metres in a single game show he can step up his workload considerably when the occasion demands. With over 4 300 minutes played, the sheer volume of his contribution at the highest levels of the club and international game is what defines him.
James Ryan is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Leinster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, James features for the Leinster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow James Ryan's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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