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Gabriel Velez Stats
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Gabriel Velez Performance Analysis
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
Gabriel Velez has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup to date, representing Spain, with 1 win and 1 loss.
Spain are currently 3rd in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup table, having played 2 of their 3 matches.
Gabriel Velez has played 130 minutes across the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup so far. In attack he has made 13m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 26 tackles at a rate of 13 per game.
In the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, Gabriel Velez has completed 5 passes at an accuracy of 83%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 90% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the World Rugby Nations Cup.