Across 47 matches, Nocera's tackle numbers stand out as his most defining trait — averaging nearly seven per game and peaking at 16 in a single outing, he brings consistent defensive weight to the tighthead role. His carry contribution is steady rather than explosive, but the fact that he has reached 13 carries and 22 metres in a single game shows he is capable of lifting his attacking output when the game demands it. With over 2 100 minutes logged across three competitions, his durability and reliability across a full campaign are equally notable.
Matteo Nocera is a professional rugby union tighthead prop registered with the Lyon, 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 tighthead prop, Matteo features for the Lyon across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Matteo Nocera's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Lyon news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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