Across 14 Premiership appearances, Gordon has established himself as a high-volume tackler, averaging over seven tackles per match with a single-game peak of 14, pointing to a player heavily relied upon to do defensive work at the breakdown and in open play. His carrying contributes steadily without dominating — around four carries and 12 metres per match — suggesting a role built more on work rate and physicality than ball-in-hand impact. The consistency of those numbers across nearly 800 minutes of rugby reflects a dependable presence rather than a high-variance one.
Tom Gordon is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Newcastle Red Bulls, 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, Tom features for the Newcastle Red Bulls 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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