Stats and notes from Major League Rugby's Tennessee players through the season's halfway point
Source: NOLA Gold Rugby
Harley Wheeler (Knoxville) - Wing for NOLA Gold
Wheeler returned to Major League Rugby after pursuing an Olympic rugby career
Wheeler previously played for Rugby ATL in the shortened 2020 season
Statistics
Matches Played: 8
Matches Started: 8
Tries: 1
Dominant Tackles: 2
Clean Breaks: 1
Match Time: 582 minutes
Offloads: 12
Ball Carries: 48
Meters Run: 475
Ball Carry into Breakdown: 26
Total Passes: 18
Successful Tackle Percentage: 75%
Average Gain: 8 meters/carry
Defenders Beaten: 17
Breakdown Turnovers Won: 1
Source: Dallas Jackals Rugby
Calvin Gentry (Memphis) - Back Row for Dallas Jackals
Gentry was picked by the Dallas Jackals with the #27 overall pick in the 2021 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft
Gentry made his MLR debut in the Jackals' first-ever franchise home match against the Houston Sabercats on February 19, 2022
Statistics
Matches Played: 2
Match Time: 32 minutes
Ball Carries: 7
Meters Run: 52
Ball Carry into Breakdown: 6
Successful Tackle Percentage: 75%
Average Gain: 6 meters/carry
Defenders Beaten: 1
Breakdown Turnovers Won: 1
Tries: 0
Dominant Tackles: 0
Clean Breaks: 0
Matches Started: 0
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