Nel is a consistent ball-carrier at centre, averaging over five carries and 36 metres per game across his five Currie Cup appearances — numbers that point to a player regularly trusted to shift the gainline. His best single-game output of 12 carries for 123 metres shows he can shoulder a heavy workload when called upon. Defensively he contributes with reliability, adding close to three tackles per game to give him a well-rounded presence in the midfield.
Jooste stands 183cm (6′0″) tall.
Jooste Nel is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Jooste features for the Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Follow Jooste Nel's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Cheetahs news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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