Across 42 matches and over 1,400 minutes, Illo's output is defined above all by his defensive consistency, averaging 5.6 tackles per game with single-match peaks of 15 — a significant contribution for a tighthead prop. His carrying numbers are modest by design, reflecting the controlled, specialist role typical of his position, though his best games show he can add genuine impact with ball in hand when called upon. Two tries across the dataset hint at an ability to finish from close range, rounding out a profile built primarily on hard defensive work.
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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