Across 18 appearances as a replacement, Akrab has built a reputation as a high-volume tackler, averaging over five tackles per outing with single-game peaks of 13 — numbers that point to a player who consistently closes down space and makes his minutes count defensively. His carry load is modest but purposeful, suggesting his primary function on the field is to stabilise and disrupt rather than to shift the gain line. The five tries across this sample add a finishing dimension that prevents opponents from sitting off him entirely.
Lyam Akrab is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Montpellier Herault Rugby Club, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Lyam features for the Montpellier Herault Rugby Club across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Lyam Akrab's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Montpellier Herault Rugby Club news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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