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Jon Zabala

Position
Prop
Jon Zabala is a professional prop for the Section Paloise, anchoring the scrum in the front row. Track Jon's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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45.5
Index
471stof 802 front-row forwards
2012th overall · top 59% at front-row forwards
Attack
53
Defence
36
Impact
32
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Jon has 14 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable impact carrier and tackler

Across 14 appearances as a replacement, Zabala brings consistent defensive work to the pitch, averaging close to five tackles per outing with single-game peaks of ten. His carry numbers are modest but purposeful, suggesting a forwards role focused on gaining hard yards and holding the gainline late in matches. The try on his record and a best of twelve carries in a single game indicate he can step up when given extended minutes.

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2026 Champions Cup
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
Champions Cup2026/271 app · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Leicester Tigers crestvs Leicester Tigers1T18 Oct 2026433192
Total433192
Challenge Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Zebre crestvs Zebre05 Apr 20264812124
Total4812124
Champions Cup2025/263 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Scarlets crestvs Scarlets10 Jan 202647468Bristol crestvs Bristol14 Dec 202532543Northampton Saints crestvs Northampton Saints07 Dec 202540374
Total119121715
About Jon Zabala

Jon Zabala is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Section Paloise, 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, Jon features for the Section Paloise across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Jon Zabala's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Section Paloise news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Jon Zabala play?
Jon Zabala plays prop for the Section Paloise.
Which team does Jon Zabala play for?
Jon Zabala plays for the Section Paloise, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Section Paloise play their home games?
The Section Paloise are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Jon Zabala's fixtures and stats?
Follow Jon Zabala's fixtures, results, match appearances and Section Paloise news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
Teammates
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Section Paloise — Form
Nextvs USA Perpignan07 NovNext@ Racing 9228 Nov31 Octvs Stade Toulousain34–1424 Oct@ RC Toulonnais20–4118 Octvs Leicester Tigers41–17
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