Across 21 matches Allen has established himself as a high-volume tackler, averaging over eight tackles per game and reaching 23 in a single outing — numbers that point to a player central to his team's defensive structure. He contributes steadily with ball in hand, chipping in nearly four carries a game, with a best of eight carries for 31 metres suggesting he can make a meaningful impact when given the opportunity. His workload across close to a thousand minutes reflects the trust placed in him as a reliable, industrious flanker.
Liam Allen is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Lyon Olympique Universitaire, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Liam features for the Lyon Olympique Universitaire 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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