Across 16 appearances as a replacement, Burrows consistently brings defensive weight to the contest, averaging over six tackles per outing with a single-game peak of 17 — figures that point to an player who arrives off the bench ready to work. His carrying numbers are modest in volume but efficient in impact, suggesting his primary value lies in defensive solidity rather than ball-in-hand gains. The five tries accumulated across Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship action add a meaningful attacking dimension to what is fundamentally a defence-first carrying role.
Oliver Burrows is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Dragons, 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, Oliver features for the Dragons across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Oliver Burrows's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Dragons news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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