Across 45 appearances totalling over 1500 minutes, Illo's output is defined above all by his defensive contribution — averaging more than six tackles per match and peaking at 19 in a single game, a figure that speaks to his willingness to carry a substantial share of the contact work. His carrying numbers are modest by volume, as you would expect from a tighthead prop used in a structured, set-piece-focused role, though his best individual outings show he can contribute meaningfully with ball in hand when called upon. Two tries across this dataset add a further dimension to his profile at the gainline.
Sam Illo is a professional rugby union tighthead prop registered with the Connacht, 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 tighthead prop, Sam features for the Connacht across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Sam Illo's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Connacht news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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