Across 79 matches Scannell shows up as one of the more consistent contributors in tight phases, averaging over seven tackles and five and a half carries per game. His defensive output is the standout trait — nearly 600 tackles across his recorded matches points to a player heavily involved in the contact battle week after week. He can spike with the ball in hand too, with single-game highs of 16 carries and 29 tackles showing the ceiling when the workload demands it.
Niall Scannell is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Munster, 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, Niall 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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