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Dion Khumalo Stats
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Dion Khumalo Performance Analysis
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
Dion Khumalo has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup to date, representing Zimbabwe, with 0 wins and 3 losses.
Zimbabwe are currently 6th in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup table, having played 3 of their matches.
Dion Khumalo has played 152 minutes across the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup so far. In attack he has made 15m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 14 tackles at a rate of 4.67 per game.
In the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, Dion Khumalo has completed 6 passes at an accuracy of 75%, contributing 0 try assists and making 15 touches.
