Across 31 matches, Alaalatoa's output is defined almost entirely by his defensive contribution — averaging close to eight tackles per game and peaking at 20 in a single appearance, which speaks to a prop who carries genuine workload well beyond set-piece duties. His carrying numbers are modest, as you'd expect from a tighthead operating within a structured forward pack, but his consistency over 1,500-plus minutes suggests a player who rarely leaves the field without having made his presence felt. The tackle counts alone mark him out as a reliable, high-volume defender at this level.
Michael Alaalatoa is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Munster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Michael features for the Munster 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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