Alvaro Garcia Iandolino

A young flanker making his way in the French Top 14, Álvaro García Iandolino has established himself as an industrious presence in the Aviron Bayonnais back row. Born on 5 December 2005, he is known for his work rate at the breakdown and a strong defensive presence that belies his relatively limited senior experience. Having graduated into the club's senior squad, García Iandolino has shown the relentless tackling and willingness to carry that provide crucial momentum for the Basque pack. His game is built on the unglamorous but essential work of the modern back-rower: competing for possession, slowing opposition ball and putting in the defensive shifts that allow his teammates to build pressure. As a key contributor to the forward effort, his focus is on securing turnovers and disrupting the opposition's attacking shape. Still in the early stages of his career, the young forward profiles as a promising prospect at Bayonne, where regular exposure to Top 14 rugby should accelerate his development. His physicality and engine suggest a player capable of growing into a dependable breakdown specialist.