Across four Challenge Cup appearances, Darbaidze presents as a high-availability forward whose tackle output consistently outpaces his carry count, pointing to a game built around defensive reliability. He contributes steadily with ball in hand on a per-match basis, and his best single-game figures show he can lift both his carrying and tackling numbers when the match demands it. His minute-by-minute contribution reflects a prop who earns his time on the park through work rate rather than headline-grabbing moments.
Kakhaber Darbaidze is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Black Lion, 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, Kakhaber features for the Black Lion across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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