Burrow's numbers tell a clear story: he is primarily deployed as a defensive specialist, averaging 6.5 tackles per appearance across 14 matches as a replacement. His tackle counts are consistently high for a bench player, with a single-game peak of 19, suggesting he is regularly introduced to shore up defence at critical moments. His carrying load is modest, reflecting a role built on physicality and work-rate rather than ball-in-hand contribution.
Tom Burrow is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Sale Sharks, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with winning lineout ball and adding grunt in the second row.
As a lock, Tom features for the Sale Sharks 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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