Across 44 matches, Delport has built a profile defined by consistency rather than spectacle — averaging five tackles per game and accumulating over 220 total tackles, he is a reliable defensive presence at lock. His carry numbers are modest but steady, reflecting a forward who contributes within the system game after game, with single-match peaks of 13 carries and 16 tackles demonstrating he can step up when demanded. With nearly 1,900 minutes on the field, his value lies in durability and workrate across multiple competitions.
Born on 3 July 2002, Ruan is 24 years old, stands 201cm (6′7″) tall and weighs 109kg.
Ruan Delport is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Ruan features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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