Simutoga's numbers across 12 Top 14 appearances tell a clear story: he is primarily a defensive contributor, averaging close to five tackles per match as a replacement. His carry load is modest, reflecting a role built around stopping ball-carriers rather than generating go-forward. When the opportunity arises, though, his best outings show he can handle a heavier carrying burden, peaking at six carries and 18 metres in a single game.
Valentin Simutoga is a professional rugby union prop registered with the US Montauban, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Valentin features for the US Montauban across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Valentin Simutoga's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest US Montauban news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
.png){kind=small}
