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Latica Nela Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Latica Nela has featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Golden Lions, with 2 wins and 2 losses.
Latica Nela is representing Golden Lions in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 4th in the table with 7 matches played.
Latica Nela has played 381 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 269m with ball in hand, beating 11 defenders and scoring 4 tries. Defensively he has completed 14 tackles at a rate of 3.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Latica Nela has completed 40 passes at an accuracy of 93%, contributing 1 try assist and making 69 touches.
