Lilley's tackle numbers stand out most clearly — averaging 4.4 per match across his recorded appearances, with a single-game peak of 8, he carries a significant defensive workload for a centre. His carrying is measured rather than prolific, but when given opportunity he shows the ability to gain meaningful ground, evidenced by a best outing of 66 metres from 5 carries. The picture across these 8 matches is of a player who earns his place through defensive reliability as much as ball-in-hand contribution.
Nick Lilley is a professional rugby union centre registered with the England U20, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Nick features for the England U20 across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Nick Lilley's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest England U20 news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
.png){kind=small}
