Dugdale's tackle numbers stand out immediately — averaging over 12 per match across 23 appearances, with a single-game peak of 24, he operates as a high-volume defensive presence at the heart of the breakdown. His carrying workload is consistent rather than explosive, contributing reliably with the ball in hand across nearly 1,500 minutes of top-level rugby. The combination of sustained tackling output and steady carrying suggests a flanker built for the grind of big matches rather than flash moments.
Sam Dugdale is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Sale Sharks, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Sam features for the Sale Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Sam Dugdale's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Sale Sharks news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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