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Ruan Nortje

Ruan Nortje
South Africa
South Africa
Ruan Nortje

Nationality

South Africa

Age

28

Position

Lock

Height

200cm

Weight

113kg

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Ruan Nortje Stats

Stats compared to other Locks

Ruan Nortje Stats

Stats compared to other Locks
Ruan Nortje
Ruan Nortje

Key Stats

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Ruan Nortje

Match Stats

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Ruan Nortje Performance Analysis

Internationals 2026

Ruan Nortje featured in 4 matches during the 2026 Internationals, representing South Africa. Results included 3 wins and 1 loss.

South Africa finished 0th in the 2026 Internationals, having won 0 and lost 0 of their 0 matches.

Ruan Nortje played 270 minutes across the Internationals 2026. In attack he made 34m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 42 tackles at a rate of 10.5 per game.

In the Internationals 2026, Ruan Nortje completed 18 passes at an accuracy of 95%, contributing 0 try assists and making 20 touches.

Rugby Championship 2025

Ruan Nortje featured in 5 matches during the 2025 Rugby Championship, representing South Africa on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

South Africa won the 2025 Rugby Championship, finishing with 4 wins from 6 matches.

Ruan Nortje played 335 minutes across the Rugby Championship 2025. In attack he made 37m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 44 tackles at a rate of 8.8 per game.

In the Rugby Championship 2025, Ruan Nortje completed 19 passes at an accuracy of 90%, contributing 1 try assist and making 33 touches.

Nations Championship 2026

Ruan Nortje has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing South Africa, with 3 wins and 0 losses.

South Africa are currently 1st in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 3 of their 4 matches.

Ruan Nortje has played 240 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 54m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 40 tackles at a rate of 13.33 per game.

In the Nations Championship 2026, Ruan Nortje has completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 22 touches.

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