Across 20 appearances as a replacement, Cairns has contributed quietly in both carry and defence, with his best outings showing he can hit double figures in metres and contribute meaningfully in the tackle. His averages reflect the limited minutes a replacement typically receives, yet he has shown the capacity to step up when called upon. His defensive work rate is the more consistent thread running through his data.
Tom Cairns is a professional rugby union scrum-half registered with the Exeter Chiefs, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with dictating tempo from the base of the ruck.
As a scrum-half, Tom features for the Exeter Chiefs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Tom Cairns's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Exeter Chiefs news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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