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Willie Engelbrecht — Pumas
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Willie Engelbrecht

Positions
Flanker · Number 8
Willie Engelbrecht is a professional flanker for the Pumas, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Willie's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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26.5
Index
634thof 634 loose forwards
3285th overall · top 100% at loose forwards
Attack
19
Defence
23
Impact
30
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. Willie has 58 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Relentless carrier and defensive anchor

Across 58 matches Engelbrecht has built a profile defined by high-volume defensive work, averaging seven tackles per game with single-match peaks reaching 24 — figures that point to a player consistently trusted in the collision. He contributes steadily with ball in hand, accumulating over 470 metres from more than 200 carries, and his five tries show he also arrives at the breakdown with purpose and timing.

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2026 Currie Cup
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
About Willie Engelbrecht

Willie Engelbrecht is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Pumas, 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, Willie features for the Pumas across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Willie Engelbrecht's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Pumas news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Willie Engelbrecht play?
Willie Engelbrecht plays flanker and number 8 for the Pumas. His most frequent position is flanker.
Which team does Willie Engelbrecht play for?
Willie Engelbrecht plays for the Pumas, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Pumas play their home games?
The Pumas are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Willie Engelbrecht's fixtures and stats?
Follow Willie Engelbrecht's fixtures, results, match appearances and Pumas news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
Teammates
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Pumas — Form
12 Sept@ Griquas16–2306 Sept@ Cheetahs27–2429 Augvs Cheetahs52–26
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