Ainsley's match data paints a picture of a prop whose primary contribution is defensive, averaging over seven tackles per game across his appearances for Lyon — a workload that peaks at 17 in a single match, underlining his capacity to stay involved well beyond the scrum. His carrying numbers are modest in volume and gain, reflecting the contained, attritional role typically demanded of a tighthead in structured team defence. The consistency of that tackle output across 16 matches suggests a player coaches trust to do the unglamorous work match after match.
Jermaine Ainsley is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Lyon Olympique Universitaire, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Jermaine 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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