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Josh Taylor Stats
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Josh Taylor Performance Analysis
Gallagher Premiership 2026/2027
Josh Taylor has featured in 3 matches during the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership to date, representing Northampton Saints, with 2 wins and 1 loss.
Josh Taylor is representing Northampton Saints in the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership season, who currently sit 2nd in the table with 3 matches played.
Josh Taylor has played 80 minutes across the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership so far. In attack he has made 11m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 19 tackles at a rate of 6.33 per game.
In the Gallagher Premiership 2026/2027, Josh Taylor has completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 67%, contributing 0 try assists and making 11 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 95% was among the highest of any Lock's in the Gallagher Premiership.
