Across 71 matches O'Brien averages over nine carries and 53 metres per game, numbers that point to a back three player used consistently as a running threat rather than a peripheral one. His 20 tries across the dataset confirm he converts that involvement into scores at a meaningful rate. Single-game peaks of 22 carries and 183 metres show he can assume a primary attacking role when required.
Jimmy O'Brien is a professional rugby union fullback registered with the Leinster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep.
As a fullback, Jimmy 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 Jimmy O'Brien's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leinster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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