Babunashvili logs heavy minutes at lock and consistently contributes both with ball in hand and in the defensive line, averaging over seven tackles per match across his five Challenge Cup appearances. His carrying numbers reflect a forward who gets through a reliable volume of work each game, with his best outings showing he can push into double figures for both carries and tackles when the match demands it. He contributes a try to the ledger as well, underlining that he is not purely a grind forward.
Mikheili Babunashvili is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Black Lion, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Mikheili features for the Black Lion across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Mikheili Babunashvili's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Black Lion news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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