SOUTH AFRICA 
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
2026
63.2
Attack
65
Defence
80
Impact
57
Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.
DATA NOTES
Across 4 tracked matches: 98 metres from 20 carries, 3 clean breaks, 1 offloads and a 80% tackle success rate (35 made).
Generated from official match feeds
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Season stats
20264TRIES
20POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres98
Carries20
Clean breaks3
Offloads1
Try assists1
Passes13
DEFENCE
Tackles made35
Tackles missed9
Tackle success80%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND
Match history
Nations Championship 3 apps · 3 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Wales
18 JUL 26
1 T
0
3
4
8
Scotland
11 JUL 26
1 T
0
5
37
13
England
4 JUL 26
1 T
0
6
31
5
TOTALS
0
14
72
26
Int. Friendly Games 1 apps · 1 tries
Frequently asked questions
What position does Jesse Kriel play?
Jesse Kriel plays as a back for South Africa.
Which team does Jesse Kriel play for?
Jesse Kriel currently plays for South Africa.
How old is Jesse Kriel?
Jesse Kriel is 32 years old (born 15 February 1994).
How tall is Jesse Kriel?
Jesse Kriel stands 1.85m tall.
What nationality is Jesse Kriel?
Jesse Kriel is from South Africa.
How many tries has Jesse Kriel scored?
Jesse Kriel has scored 4 tries and 20 points across 4 tracked matches.
Teammates
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South Africa form
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Argentina
17–10
8 AUG · W
Wales
43–0
18 JUL · W
Scotland
42–28
11 JUL · W
England
45–21
4 JUL · W
The Barbarians
80–31
20 JUN · W