De Chaves is primarily a defensive contributor, averaging over five tackles per match across his appearances in the Challenge Cup and Premiership — a rate that points to consistent involvement at the breakdown and in open play. His carrying numbers are modest, suggesting his role is built around structure and physicality rather than ball-in-hand impact. When called upon to carry, he shows the ability to contribute meaningfully, with his best outings demonstrating a capacity to combine workrate with ball-carrying in the same game.
Sebastian De Chaves is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Newcastle Red Bulls, 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, Sebastian features for the Newcastle Red Bulls across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Sebastian De Chaves's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Newcastle Red Bulls news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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