Across 16 matches Douglas has established himself as a reliable defensive presence, averaging over four tackles per game and accumulating 71 in total — a workload that points to a lock used primarily to shore up the gainline rather than carry ball. His carrying numbers are modest and deliberately so, with just over a metre gained per appearance, suggesting his value to Stade Rochelais is rooted in defensive structure and set-piece contribution rather than ball-in-hand explosiveness. When called upon to carry, he has shown the ability to make a meaningful impact, with single-game highs of 10 tackles and 4 metres underlining the ceiling of his output on a good day.
Kane Douglas is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Stade Rochelais, 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, Kane features for the Stade Rochelais across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Kane Douglas's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Stade Rochelais news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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