Across five World Cup matches, Read combines consistent ball-carrying with exceptional defensive output, averaging nearly 14 tackles per game and peaking at 20 in a single appearance. His 10 carries per match reflect a reliable presence at the base of the scrum, and his best individual performance of 19 carries for 32 metres underlines his capacity to shoulder a heavy workload when required. The volume and consistency across both phases mark him as a high-impact Number 8 throughout this tournament.
Kieran Read is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the New Zealand, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Kieran features for the New Zealand 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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