Across 73 matches, Favretto has built a profile defined by consistent defensive output, averaging over five tackles per game with single-match peaks of 18 — figures that point to a lock who does not leave the line. His carrying numbers are steady rather than explosive, but 243 carries over 569 metres across more than 2900 minutes reflect a forward who contributes reliably through contact rather than in bursts. The combination of sustained tackling volume and consistent ball-carrying makes him a dependable engine in the tight forwards.
Riccardo Favretto is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Benetton, 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, Riccardo features for the Benetton 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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