Across 57 matches Young averages nearly 12 tackles per game, a workload that marks him out as one of the more defensively active flankers in his competitions. He contributes reliably with ball in hand too, covering over 20 metres per match from his carries and adding 14 tries to his tally. His peak outputs — 26 tackles and 84 metres in a single game — suggest he is capable of stepping up his influence significantly in high-stakes moments.
Thomas Young is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Cardiff, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Thomas features for the Cardiff 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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