Across 30 matches, Hicks has established himself as a high-volume contributor on both sides of the ball, averaging nearly seven tackles per game while consistently offering himself as a carrying option. His workload in the contact area is dependable rather than explosive, though peak outings of 15 carries and 14 tackles in a single match show he can shoulder a much heavier burden when required. That combination of carrying regularity and defensive output points to a flanker built around sustained effort and availability throughout a game.
Max Hicks is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Newcastle Red Bulls, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Max features for the Newcastle Red Bulls across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Max Hicks's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Newcastle Red Bulls news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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