Across three Super Rugby appearances as a replacement, Pole has contributed almost exclusively through his defensive work, averaging over three tackles per game from limited minutes. His best outing saw him complete six tackles, suggesting he can make a meaningful defensive imprint in a short cameo. With no carries recorded, his role on arrival has been narrowly focused on stopping ball-carriers rather than generating anything with the ball.
Nathaniel Pole is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Blues, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Nathaniel features for the Blues 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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