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Paolo Garbisi

Position
Fly-half
Paolo Garbisi is a professional fly-half for the Italy, running the backline and steering the kicking game. Track Paolo's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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60.4
Index
66thof 442 halfbacks
484th overall · top 15% at halfbacks
Attack
64
Defence
84
Impact
32
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Paolo has 40 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Consistent architect, quietly physical presence

Across 58 matches Garbisi shows a disciplined defensive workload, averaging over four tackles per game with a single-match peak of 16, signalling genuine commitment beyond the kicking and passing duties typically associated with the position. His carrying numbers are modest per game but accumulate meaningfully over distance, with a best of 121 metres in a single outing suggesting he can become a genuine ball-carrier when the occasion demands. The volume of minutes logged across five major competitions points to a player who holds his place consistently under pressure at the highest levels of the game.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2026 Season
19
Points
2
Tries
3
Conversions
1
Penalties
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Match History
World Nations Championship20263 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Australia crestvs Australia18 Jul 202653339New Zealand crestvs New Zealand11 Jul 20268041112Japan crestvs Japan04 Jul 2026805207
Total213123428
Champions Cup2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Munster crestvs Munster11 Jan 20261028—Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh07 Dec 2025572103
Total674183
About Paolo Garbisi

Paolo Garbisi is a professional rugby union fly-half registered with the Italy, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with running the backline and steering the kicking game.

As a fly-half, Paolo features for the Italy across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Paolo Garbisi's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Italy news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Paolo Garbisi play?
Paolo Garbisi plays fly-half for the Italy.
Which team does Paolo Garbisi play for?
Paolo Garbisi plays for the Italy, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Italy play their home games?
The Italy are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Paolo Garbisi's fixtures and stats?
Follow Paolo Garbisi's fixtures, results, match appearances and Italy news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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