Paulo's tackle numbers stand out most — averaging over six per match from a replacement role points to a player who hits the ground running defensively and makes an immediate impact off the bench. His carrying is measured rather than dominant, but he has shown the ability to reach double figures in a single game, and five tries across 17 appearances confirms he is a genuine threat around the breakdown. The combination of consistent defensive output and opportunistic scoring makes him a high-utility forward in tight matches.
Vernon Paulo is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Cheetahs, the Bloemfontein-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Vernon features for the Cheetahs across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
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