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VODACOM BULLS XV

Ruan Nortje

POSITIONForward
AGE28
HEIGHT2m
NATIONSouth Africa
TRACKED APPS4
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX 2026
84.9
Attack
52
Defence
92
Impact
40

Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.

DATA NOTES

Across 4 tracked matches: 88 metres from 18 carries, 1 clean breaks, 0 offloads and a 92% tackle success rate (69 made).

Generated from official match feeds

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Season stats

2026
0TRIES
0POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres88
Carries18
Clean breaks1
Offloads0
Try assists0
Passes21
DEFENCE
Tackles made69
Tackles missed6
Tackle success92%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND

Match history

Nations Championship 2 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Scotland 11 JUL 26 0 6 43 18 England 4 JUL 26 0 3 5 16
TOTALS 0 9 48 34
United Rugby Championship 2 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Leinster Rugby 19 JUN 26 0 8 31 25 Glasgow Warriors 6 JUN 26 0 1 9 10
TOTALS 0 9 40 35

Frequently asked questions

What position does Ruan Nortje play?

Ruan Nortje plays as a forward for Vodacom Bulls XV.

Which team does Ruan Nortje play for?

Ruan Nortje currently plays for Vodacom Bulls XV.

How old is Ruan Nortje?

Ruan Nortje is 28 years old (born 25 July 1998).

How tall is Ruan Nortje?

Ruan Nortje stands 2m tall.

What nationality is Ruan Nortje?

Ruan Nortje is from South Africa.

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