Across 45 United Rugby Championship appearances, Clarkson has built a profile defined by consistent defensive output, averaging over five tackles per match and accumulating 235 in total — a volume that points to a prop heavily involved in the breakdown battle. His carrying numbers are steady rather than explosive, reflecting the controlled, functional work expected of a tighthead, while peaks of 8 carries and 13 tackles in single matches show he can step up his influence when called upon.
Thomas Clarkson is a professional rugby union tighthead prop registered with the Leinster, 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 tighthead prop, Thomas features for the Leinster 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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