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Xhanti Pongolo Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Lavela Pongolo featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Blue Bulls. Results included 0 wins and 2 losses.
Lavela Pongolo represented Blue Bulls in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 8th in the regular season table.
Lavela Pongolo played 58 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 23m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 3 tackles at a rate of 1.5 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Lavela Pongolo 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.