Across three Currie Cup appearances as a replacement, Wessels contributes more consistently through his defensive work than his involvement in the carry game, averaging a tackle per outing while his ball-carrying opportunities remain limited. His 16 minutes of total game time reflects a compact, late-game impact role where defensive reliability appears to be his primary function. When he does carry, he gains ground efficiently, suggesting he can be a purposeful option when given the ball.
Born on 9 January 2003, Tiaan is 23 years old, stands 196cm (6′5″) tall and weighs 118kg.
Tiaan Wessels is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Tiaan features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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