Matthew Fortuin News
United Rugby Championship
All Black great Ma'a Nonu leaves Toulon for new role at South African club
James O’Connor opens up on move to South African club he ‘did look at’
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Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
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South Africa's clubs divorced Super Rugby to become the URC bridesmaids
URC ref tsar warns of 'zero-tolerance' if creeping player problem doesn't improve
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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 2 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.