Zhivatov's numbers tell the story of a high-volume, defence-first flanker — nearly ten tackles per match across his Rugby World Cup appearances points to a player who consistently puts his body on the line. His carry count is equally impressive in its regularity, averaging close to nine per game, though modest metres gained suggest he operates more as a hard-running, direct ball-carrier than a line-breaker. His peak performance of 12 carries and 12 tackles in a single match underlines the physical ceiling he can reach when fully engaged.
Vitaly Zhivatov is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Russia, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Vitaly features for the Russia across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Vitaly Zhivatov's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Russia news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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