Across five Currie Cup appearances off the bench, Annies brings reliable ball-carrying impact, averaging over 43 metres per match from fewer than six carries — a strong return that points to purposeful, direct running. He contributes defensively too, and his best outings show he can scale both duties significantly, topping 70 metres and six tackles in a single game. His numbers reflect a replacement who makes his minutes count rather than simply filling time.
Michael stands 176cm (5′9″) tall and weighs 85kg.
Michael Annies is a professional rugby union full back registered with the Free State Cheetahs, 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 full back, Michael features for the Free State Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Michael Annies's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Free State Cheetahs news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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