Tamefusa's appearances are built almost entirely around defensive work, averaging five tackles per match with a single-game high of eight — a rate that signals he is regularly deployed to shore up the defensive line. His carry numbers are modest, suggesting his primary contribution when introduced is stopping ball rather than carrying it. Within limited minutes as a replacement, his tackle output is the clearest indicator of his value to the team.
Keijiro Tamefusa is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Japan, 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, Keijiro features for the Japan 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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