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Likhona Finca Stats
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Likhona Finca Stats
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21 Aug 2026
21 Aug
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Sharks XV
14 Aug 2026
14 Aug
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Kavaliers
8 Aug 2026
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Griquas
1 Aug 2026
1 Aug
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Blue Bulls
25 Jul 2026
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Pumas
19 Jul 2026
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England U20
29 Jun 2024
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Likhona Finca Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Likhona Finca featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Golden Lions. Results included 2 wins and 3 losses.
Likhona Finca represented Golden Lions in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 4th in the regular season table.
Likhona Finca played 375 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 181m with ball in hand, beating 17 defenders and scoring 4 tries. Defensively he completed 18 tackles at a rate of 3.6 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Likhona Finca completed 17 passes at an accuracy of 85%, contributing 1 try assist and making 58 touches.