Across 57 matches, Vaa'i's carrying and tackling volumes paint the picture of a lock who does the heavy lifting on both sides of the ball, consistently clocking nearly seven tackles and close to six carries per game. His 11 tries across the dataset are a notable return for a forward, signalling he is more than just a conduit — he arrives at the gainline with purpose. His single-game peaks of 20 tackles and 15 carries show he can shift well above his already-solid averages when the contest demands it.
Tupou Vaa'i is a professional rugby union lock registered with the Chiefs, 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, Tupou features for the Chiefs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Tupou Vaa'i's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Chiefs news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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