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Inaki Mateu Stats
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Inaki Mateu Performance Analysis
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
Inaki Mateu 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 3 of their matches.
Inaki Mateu has played 73 minutes across the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup so far. In attack he has made 34m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 15 tackles at a rate of 7.5 per game.
In the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, Inaki Mateu has completed 10 passes at an accuracy of 83%, contributing 0 try assists and making 15 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 94% was among the highest of any Centre's in the World Rugby Nations Cup.
