Across 20 matches, Mata operates as a high-volume Number 8 who consistently shoulders the physical burden at both ends of the field — his averages of nearly eight carries and seven tackles per game reflect a player who rarely takes a rest from the contest. His peak outputs of 21 carries and 16 tackles in a single match indicate he can absorb an even greater workload when the team demands it. Five tries across the dataset add a meaningful attacking threat to what is otherwise a profile built on sustained, relentless work-rate.
Viliame Mata is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Bristol Bears, 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, Viliame features for the Bristol Bears across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Viliame Mata's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Bristol Bears news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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