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Tom Howe Performance Analysis
U20 Six Nations 2026
Tom Howe featured in 5 matches during the 2026 U20 Six Nations, representing Wales U20. Results included 1 win and 1 loss.
Wales U20 finished 4th in the 2026 U20 Six Nations, having won 1 and lost 4 of their 5 matches.
Tom Howe played 353 minutes across the U20 Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 82m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 3 tries. Defensively he completed 58 tackles at a rate of 11.6 per game.
In the U20 Six Nations 2026, Tom Howe completed 15 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 55 touches.
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Tom Howe featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing Wales U20. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
Wales U20 finished 2nd in the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, having won 2 and lost 1 of their 3 matches.
Tom Howe played 287 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 78m with ball in hand, beating 9 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 54 tackles at a rate of 13.5 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Tom Howe completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 35 touches.
He beat more defenders than any other Hooker's in the World Rugby U20 Championship.
