Across 21 matches Maqala averages close to 50 metres per game from just six carries, a return that points to a centre who consistently makes ground rather than simply retaining possession. His try-scoring rate — ten tries in 1379 minutes — underlines a genuine threat in the attacking third. Defensively he pulls his weight without dominating, averaging five tackles per outing with a single-game high of nine showing he can step up when the workload demands it.
Sireli Maqala is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Aviron Bayonnais, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Sireli features for the Aviron Bayonnais 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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