Across 43 matches Mallia contributes meaningfully with ball in hand, averaging close to five carries per game and nearly 30 metres gained — figures that point to an active, running full back rather than a purely positional one. His eight tries across the dataset reflect a consistent threat beyond the gainline, while single-game peaks of 17 carries, 157 metres and 13 tackles show he can step into a significantly expanded workload when required. The tackle numbers are modest on average but his defensive ceiling, evidenced by that 13-tackle performance, confirms he is capable of shouldering a heavier defensive burden in high-intensity fixtures.
Juan Cruz Mallia is a professional rugby union fullback registered with the Argentina, 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, Juan features for the Argentina across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Juan Cruz Mallia's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Argentina news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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