Across 51 matches, Faletau's numbers paint a picture of a workhorse Number 8 who contributes heavily on both sides of the ball, averaging over seven tackles and more than six carries per game. His defensive output is particularly striking, with a single-game high of 21 tackles underlining his capacity to shoulder an enormous workload when required. While his try-scoring is modest, the sheer volume of metres he accumulates through contact — over 1100 in total — speaks to a player who consistently generates go-forward for his team rather than seeking the limelight.
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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