Across 10 Super Rugby appearances as a replacement, Vailanu contributes more consistently on defence than with ball in hand, averaging over four tackles per outing and showing the capacity to reach seven in a single game. His carry numbers are modest in volume and metres gained, reflecting the limited but purposeful nature of his involvement when introduced from the bench. The consistency of his defensive output across those minutes suggests a player who makes his presence felt primarily through work-rate and physicality at the breakdown.
Mahe Vailanu is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the NSW Waratahs, 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, Mahe features for the NSW Waratahs 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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