Madeira's output across these six matches is defined above all by his tackle volume — averaging over 14 per game, with a peak of 20 in a single outing, placing him among the busiest defenders in any backrow sample at this level. His carrying numbers tell a secondary but consistent story: reliable ball-in-hand contributions rather than explosive yardage gains, suggesting a role built on work rate and physicality over line-breaking. Taken together, the data sketch a flanker whose value is measured in defensive reliability and high-volume involvement across every minute he plays.
Jose Madeira is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Portugal, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Jose features for the Portugal across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Jose Madeira's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Portugal news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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