Across 33 matches, Faletau contributes consistently on both sides of the ball, averaging over four carries and four and a half tackles per game — numbers that point to a player involved in the contest from first whistle to last. His carrying returns over half a kilometre in total, with single-game peaks of 17 carries and 111 metres underlining an ability to shift gears when the match demands more. The tackle count, cresting 21 in his best defensive performance, confirms a Number 8 who pulls significant defensive weight at the base of the pack.
Taulupe Faletau is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Wales, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Taulupe features for the Wales 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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