Whitelock's numbers across these 20 matches tell the story of a lock built around defensive reliability — averaging over four and a half tackles per game, with single-match peaks of 16, he consistently operates as a high-volume defender at the heart of the pack. His carrying contribution is measured rather than prominent, averaging just under three metres per match, suggesting his ball-in-hand work is purposeful and positional rather than a primary attacking weapon. The two tries across this dataset are a footnote; it is the relentless tackle count over 664 minutes that defines his impact here.
Samuel Whitelock is a professional rugby union lock registered with the New Zealand, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Samuel features for the New Zealand across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Samuel Whitelock's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest New Zealand news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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