Zian Cilliers News
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Lions call up World Rugby U20 Championship star to cap huge week
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Zian Cilliers Stats
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Zian Cilliers Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Zian Cilliers has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Golden Lions, with 2 wins and 1 loss.
Zian Cilliers is representing Golden Lions in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 1st in the table with 3 matches played.
Zian Cilliers has played 126 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 37m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 12 tackles at a rate of 4 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Zian Cilliers has completed 99 passes at an accuracy of 97%, contributing 2 try assists and making 128 touches.