Jooste Nel News
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'The season has not been ideal... you genuinely find out about people'
Fletcher Anderson: 'They love their rugby in Llanelli. The fans in Wales are as passionate as anywhere.'
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Jooste Nel Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Jooste Nel has featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Free State Cheetahs, with 0 wins and 1 loss.
Jooste Nel is representing Free State Cheetahs in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 3rd in the table with 3 matches played.
Jooste Nel has played 80 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 123m with ball in hand, beating 7 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 7 tackles at a rate of 7 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Jooste Nel has completed 6 passes at an accuracy of 86%, contributing 0 try assists and making 17 touches.
He ranked in the top 5% of Centre's for metres carried in the Currie Cup. 
