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Mahle Sithole Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Mahle Sithole featured in 7 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Golden Lions. Results included 3 wins and 4 losses.
Mahle Sithole represented Golden Lions in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 4th in the regular season table.
Mahle Sithole played 291 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 36m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 41 tackles at a rate of 5.86 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Mahle Sithole completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 80%, contributing 0 try assists and making 34 touches.
