Across 23 matches as a replacement, Baird consistently contributes in both phases, with his tackle numbers standing out as a particular strength for a forward coming off the bench. His carrying is efficient rather than high-volume, reflecting the controlled impact role a replacement typically fills, though peaks of 10 carries and 54 metres in a single game show he can take on a much larger share of the workload when required. Two tries across the dataset add a finishing dimension to his forward contributions.
Ryan Baird is a professional rugby union replacement registered with the Ireland, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a replacement, Ryan features for the Ireland 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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