Across 17 matches, Rates contributes reliably with ball in hand, averaging over 27 metres per game and converting his opportunities into seven tries — a return that points to a wing who reaches the line when it matters. His peak outputs of 16 carries and 146 metres in a single outing show he can shoulder a much heavier workload when required. He also brings consistent defensive effort, averaging nearly four tackles per game across more than a thousand minutes of action.
Melvyn Rates is a professional rugby union wing registered with the Montpellier Herault Rugby Club, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with providing finishing pace on the flank.
As a wing, Melvyn features for the Montpellier Herault Rugby Club 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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