Across 18 Top 14 appearances, Roux's output is defined almost entirely by his work without the ball — averaging 7.4 tackles per match and peaking at 16 in a single game, he functions as a high-volume defensive operator in the tight. His carrying is modest and purposeful rather than prominent, suggesting a role built around structural reliability over ball-in-hand impact.
Janse Roux is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Lyon Olympique Universitaire, 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, Janse features for the Lyon Olympique Universitaire 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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