Across four Rugby World Cup appearances, Cerqueira's workload is defined almost entirely by his defensive output, averaging nine tackles per match and peaking at sixteen in a single game — numbers that point to a lock used primarily to protect the gainline rather than carry through it. His carrying figures are modest, averaging under five carries a game for minimal gain, suggesting his contribution in possession is secondary to the physical defensive shift he puts in. The consistency of his tackle numbers across 253 minutes indicates a reliable presence in the tight exchanges rather than a dynamic ball-carrier.
Steevy Cerqueira is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Portugal, 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, Steevy 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 Steevy Cerqueira's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Portugal news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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