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Matthew Fortuin Stats
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Matthew Fortuin Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Matthew Fortuin has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Sharks XV, with 1 win and 1 loss.
Matthew Fortuin is representing Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 5th in the table with 7 matches played.
Matthew Fortuin has played 29 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 2m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 5 tackles at a rate of 2.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Matthew Fortuin has completed 1 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 4 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Centre's in the Currie Cup.
