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Argentina Simon Benitez Cruz

Simon Benitez Cruz

Argentina
Argentina

Age

27

Position

Outside Back

Height

177cm

Weight

77kg

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Simon Benitez Cruz Stats

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Season Performance

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Simon Benitez Cruz Performance Analysis

Internationals 2026

Simon Benitez Cruz featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Internationals, representing Argentina. Results included 0 wins and 2 losses.

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

Simon Benitez Cruz played 184 minutes across the Internationals 2026. In attack he made 77m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 15 tackles at a rate of 7.5 per game.

In the Internationals 2026, Simon Benitez Cruz completed 160 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 0 try assists and making 186 touches.

Rugby Championship 2025

Simon Benitez Cruz featured in 4 matches during the 2025 Rugby Championship, representing Argentina. Results included 1 win and 3 losses.

Argentina finished 4th in the 2025 Rugby Championship, having won 2 and lost 4 of their 6 matches.

Simon Benitez Cruz played 121 minutes across the Rugby Championship 2025. In attack he made 29m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 13 tackles at a rate of 3.25 per game.

In the Rugby Championship 2025, Simon Benitez Cruz completed 93 passes at an accuracy of 95%, contributing 0 try assists and making 107 touches.

Nations Championship 2026

Simon Benitez Cruz has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing Argentina, with 1 win and 2 losses.

Argentina are currently 4th in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 3 of their 4 matches.

Simon Benitez Cruz has played 79 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 43m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 8 tackles at a rate of 2.67 per game.

In the Nations Championship 2026, Simon Benitez Cruz has completed 97 passes at an accuracy of 98%, contributing 0 try assists and making 113 touches.

Gallagher Premiership 2026/2027

Simon Benitez Cruz has featured in 5 matches during the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership to date, representing Newcastle Red Bulls, with 1 win and 4 losses.

Simon Benitez Cruz is representing Newcastle Red Bulls in the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership season, who currently sit 10th in the table with 5 matches played.

Simon Benitez Cruz has played 242 minutes across the 2026/2027 Gallagher Premiership so far. In attack he has made 69m with ball in hand, beating 5 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 12 tackles at a rate of 2.4 per game.

In the Gallagher Premiership 2026/2027, Simon Benitez Cruz has completed 235 passes at an accuracy of 94%, contributing 2 try assists and making 285 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Scrum Half's for defenders beaten in the Gallagher Premiership.
  • Challenge Cup 2026/2027

    Simon Benitez Cruz has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup to date, representing Newcastle Red Bulls, with 0 wins and 1 loss.

    Simon Benitez Cruz is representing Newcastle Red Bulls in the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup season, who currently sit 6th in the table with 1 matches played.

    Simon Benitez Cruz has played 40 minutes across the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup so far. In attack he has made 35m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 2 tackles at a rate of 2 per game.

    In the Challenge Cup 2026/2027, Simon Benitez Cruz has completed 43 passes at an accuracy of 93%, contributing 1 try assist and making 49 touches.

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