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Luke Cannon Stats
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Luke Cannon Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Luke Cannon featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing South Africa U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 4 wins and 0 losses.
South Africa U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 3 wins from 3 matches.
Luke Cannon played 239 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 64m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 2 tries. Defensively he completed 33 tackles at a rate of 8.25 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Luke Cannon completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 36 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 92% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the World Rugby U20 Championship.
Currie Cup 2026
Luke Cannon has featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Golden Lions, with 1 win and 3 losses.
Luke Cannon is representing Golden Lions in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 4th in the table with 7 matches played.
Luke Cannon has played 122 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 48m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 22 tackles at a rate of 5.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Luke Cannon has completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 67%, contributing 0 try assists and making 15 touches.
