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Luan Botha Stats
Stats compared to other Flankers
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Luan Botha Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Luan Botha featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing DHL Stormers XXIII. Results included 1 win and 3 losses.
Luan Botha represented DHL Stormers XXIII in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 7th in the regular season table.
Luan Botha played 215 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 17m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 23 tackles at a rate of 5.75 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Luan Botha completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 92%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 92% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the Currie Cup.