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Xhanti Pongolo Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Lavela Pongolo has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Blue Bulls, with 0 wins and 2 losses.
Lavela Pongolo is representing Blue Bulls in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 8th in the table with 7 matches played.
Lavela Pongolo has played 58 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 23m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 3 tackles at a rate of 1.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Lavela Pongolo has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 75%, contributing 0 try assists and making 10 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Centre's in the Currie Cup.