Across 12 Top 14 appearances, Castel combines consistent involvement in the carry game with a strong defensive work rate, averaging close to four tackles per match alongside regular ball-in-hand contributions. His best outings show a capacity to step up his physicality meaningfully, reaching eight carries and eight tackles in a single game. Three tries from 39 carries suggest he reads attacking opportunities well when they present themselves.
Mael Castel is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the US Montauban, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a scrum half, Mael features for the US Montauban across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Mael Castel's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest US Montauban news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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