Across six Currie Cup appearances, Smal contributes a consistent blend of forward momentum and defensive work, averaging close to five tackles per match while also offering himself as a regular carrying option around the fringes. His best individual outings show he can step up his output significantly, topping eight tackles and nine carries in a single game. That combination of steady average contribution and proven capacity to lift when needed marks him as a dependable presence in the Cheetahs forward pack.
Juan Smal is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Juan 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.
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