Across 39 matches, Tuipulotu's tackle numbers stand out most — nearly eight per game, with a single-match peak of 22, pointing to a player who takes on serious defensive responsibility at forward. His carry load is steady rather than explosive, averaging six-plus carries a game, but his peak of 18 carries in one match shows he can shoulder a much heavier ball-carrying burden when needed. Six tries across the dataset confirm he is not merely a grinder — he finds his way to the line often enough to keep defences honest.
Patrick Tuipulotu is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Blues, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Patrick 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.
Follow Patrick Tuipulotu's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Blues news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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