SOUTH AFRICA 
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
2026
79.6
Attack
43
Defence
98
Impact
40
Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.
DATA NOTES
Across 2 tracked matches: 19 metres from 11 carries, 0 clean breaks, 0 offloads and a 100% tackle success rate (28 made).
Generated from official match feeds
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Season stats
20260TRIES
0POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres19
Carries11
Clean breaks0
Offloads0
Try assists0
Passes10
DEFENCE
Tackles made28
Tackles missed0
Tackle success100%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND
Match history
Nations Championship 1 apps · 0 tries
Int. Friendly Games 1 apps · 0 tries
Frequently asked questions
What position does Ruben van Heerden play?
Ruben van Heerden plays as a forward for South Africa.
Which team does Ruben van Heerden play for?
Ruben van Heerden currently plays for South Africa.
How old is Ruben van Heerden?
Ruben van Heerden is 28 years old (born 27 October 1997).
How tall is Ruben van Heerden?
Ruben van Heerden stands 2m tall.
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