Across 36 matches Heyes has been a consistently high-volume defender, averaging 8.5 tackles per game and peaking at 20 in a single outing — figures that point to a prop heavily involved in the defensive structure. His carrying numbers are steady rather than explosive, suggesting a player who does reliable work at the gainline across a broad range of competitions. The three tries add a finishing dimension to a profile built primarily on physicality and work rate.
Joe Heyes is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Leicester Tigers, 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, Joe features for the Leicester Tigers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Joe Heyes's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Leicester Tigers news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
.png){kind=small}
