Select Edition

Northern Northern
Southern Southern
Global Global
NZ NZ

Watch: All 34 of van der Flier's record breaking tackles

By Peteso Cannon

The flanker made an incredible 34 tackles against Connacht (yes, in a single game) and in doing so broke the Pro14 record for tackles made in a single game.

ADVERTISEMENT

Although the 24-year-old made a colossal 34 tackles, perhaps even more impressive is how he managed to not miss a single one.

Leinster scrum coach John Fogarty spoke highly of van der Flier, saying “he’s got an incredible appetite for work.”

“He has become very, very accurate over the last few seasons so his entries into contact have improved hugely.”

“That has led to good outcomes and he doesn’t get himself injured too much because of his good work on his entry into contact.”

“He is a really good example to a young player as to how they should apply themselves and he’s a great example for our guys, young and old.”

“To throw out numbers like that is pretty impressive and it’s due to his appetite for work.”

ADVERTISEMENT
Video Spacer
ADVERTISEMENT

Join free

Aotearoa Rugby Podcast | Episode 6

Sam Warburton | The Big Jim Show | Full Episode

Japan Rugby League One | Sungoliath v Eagles | Full Match Replay

Japan Rugby League One | Spears v Wild Knights | Full Match Replay

Boks Office | Episode 10 | Six Nations Final Round Review

Aotearoa Rugby Podcast | How can New Zealand rugby beat this Ireland team

Beyond 80 | Episode 5

Rugby Europe Men's Championship Final | Georgia v Portugal | Full Match Replay

Trending on RugbyPass

Comments

Join free and tell us what you really think!

Sign up for free
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest Features

Comments on RugbyPass

FEATURE
FEATURE Juan Ignacio Brex: 'Italy made history, but it's not enough' Juan Ignacio Brex: 'Italy made history, but it's not enough'
Search