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Juan Smal Stats
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Juan Smal Stats
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23 Aug 2026
23 Aug
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Kavaliers
16 Aug 2026
16 Aug
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Blue Bulls
9 Aug 2026
9 Aug
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Stormers XXIII
31 Jul 2026
31 Jul
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Griquas
24 Jul 2026
24 Jul
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Sharks XV
19 Jul 2026
19 Jul
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Lions
14 Jul 2024
14 Jul
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Argentina U20
29 Jun 2024
29 Jun
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Fiji U20
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Juan Smal Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Juan Smal featured in 6 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Free State Cheetahs. Results included 5 wins and 1 loss.
Juan Smal represented Free State Cheetahs in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 2nd in the regular season table.
Juan Smal played 251 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 112m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 38 tackles at a rate of 6.33 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Juan Smal completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 42 touches.
He provided more try assists than any other Hooker's in the Currie Cup.