Across four Rugby World Cup appearances, Marques shows up as a consistent presence in the carry and defensive phases, averaging close to four tackles per match while contributing steadily with ball in hand. His peak outings — touching nine carries and five tackles in a single game — reveal a scrum half willing to get involved beyond the base, not just shift the ball. The numbers paint a picture of a dependable, high-minute operator who earns his time on the park through work rate rather than flash.
Samuel Marques is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the Portugal, 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 scrum half, Samuel features for the Portugal across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Samuel Marques's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Portugal news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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