Across six appearances as a replacement, Lawday's output is defined by his defensive contribution — averaging over five tackles per match and reaching as many as thirteen in a single outing. His carrying numbers are modest but consistent, suggesting a player used primarily to bring physicality and defensive structure when introduced. Two tries across the dataset add a finishing dimension to what is otherwise a reliably high-effort impact role.
Tom Lawday is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Harlequins, 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 Harlequins 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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