Across 14 Top 14 appearances, Allen's output is defined above all by his tackling volume — averaging nearly ten per match and peaking at 23 in a single game, figures that point to a flanker deployed heavily in defensive structures. His carrying numbers are modest but consistent, suggesting he is used as a support runner rather than a primary ball-carrier. The combination of high tackle counts and steady minutes on the field paints a picture of a reliable, industrious presence in the Lyon loose trio.
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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