Across 39 matches Willis averages over 13 carries and more than 10 tackles per game, a combination that marks him out as one of the more consistently involved number 8s in the data set. His single-game peaks of 21 carries and 24 tackles indicate he can absorb the heaviest workloads when required. With 11 tries from 525 carries he also converts his ball-carrying volume into genuine attacking output.
Tom Willis is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Bordeaux Begles, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Tom features for the Bordeaux Begles across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Tom Willis's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Bordeaux Begles news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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