Across 17 appearances in three competitions, O'Connor has built a consistent profile as a prop who contributes steadily on both sides of the ball, averaging close to three tackles per match and maintaining an active carrying presence. His best outings — reaching eight tackles and five carries in a single game — show he is capable of stepping up his involvement when the workload demands it. The data paints a picture of a loosehead who earns his minutes through disciplined, unglamorous work rather than headline moments.
Sam O'Connor is a professional rugby union loosehead prop registered with the Scarlets, 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 loosehead prop, Sam features for the Scarlets 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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