Across 21 appearances, Mpeku has been a consistent contributor on the wing, averaging over 22 metres per carry opportunity and maintaining a steady defensive workload of more than three tackles per match. His peak performances — reaching 80 metres and 12 tackles in a single game — show he can step up as both a ball-carrying and defensive threat when called upon. Five tries across the dataset reflect a finisher who gets into scoring positions without dominating possession.
Born on 28 November 2003, Kelly is 22 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 86kg.
Kelly Mpeku is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Kelly features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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