Carbery v O'Shea

Too close to call — 1–1 on categories

Carbery wins on points — the points machine of the two. O'Shea’s case rests on tries. United Rugby Championship career: Carbery 20 matches, O'Shea 4 matches.

• O'Shea has 2 tries (one every 2 matches) to Carbery’s 2 tries (one every 10 matches).
• Carbery averages 6.7 points a match to O'Shea’s 6 (12% more).
• Best single match: O'Shea 2 tries, Carbery 1.
• Carbery is in form: 2 tries in the last 9 matches (usually every 10 matches).
• Longevity: Carbery has 20 matches across 4 seasons, O'Shea 4 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Small sample: O'Shea (4 matches) — treat the averages with care.

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