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Zach Fittler Stats
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Zach Fittler Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Zach Fittler featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing Australia U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 3 wins and 1 loss.
Australia U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 2 wins from 3 matches.
Zach Fittler played 274 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 201m with ball in hand, beating 8 defenders and scoring 3 tries. Defensively he completed 21 tackles at a rate of 5.25 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Zach Fittler completed 5 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 23 touches.