Across 28 matches, Benitez Cruz shows up as a high-workload scrum half who contributes meaningfully on both sides of the ball, averaging nearly four carries and four tackles per game. His defensive output is particularly notable for the position, with a single-game peak of eight tackles underlining his willingness to be involved in the physical contest. He adds genuine attacking threat through his carrying, accumulating over 560 metres across competitions and chipping in four tries.
Simon Benitez Cruz is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the Newcastle Red Bulls, 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, Simon 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.
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