Across 20 Top 14 appearances, Tanguy presents as a high-availability forward whose defensive output is his calling card — averaging over five tackles per match and peaking at nine in a single game. His carrying game is measured rather than expansive, consistently contributing short-range metres to keep momentum in tight phases. The data points to a lock who earns his minutes through defensive reliability and disciplined set-piece work rather than ball-in-hand dynamism.
Mathieu Tanguy is a professional rugby union lock registered with the USA Perpignan, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Mathieu features for the USA Perpignan across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Mathieu Tanguy's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest USA Perpignan news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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