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Matthew Fortuin Stats
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Matthew Fortuin Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Matthew Fortuin featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Sharks XV. Results included 1 win and 1 loss.
Matthew Fortuin represented Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Matthew Fortuin played 29 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 2m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 5 tackles at a rate of 2.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Matthew Fortuin 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.
