Atunaisa Sokobale

A young flanker making his way in the demanding environment of France's Top 14, Atunaisa Sokobale has emerged as a promising forward within the Castres Olympique set-up. Born on 10 May 2005, he is still in the early stages of his senior career but has already shown the physical attributes that mark him as one to watch. His game is built around honest, hard-working forward play: contesting the breakdown, putting in the unglamorous defensive shifts and looking to assert himself in the close-quarter exchanges that characterise French club rugby. As a developing player, Sokobale is focused on adding consistency and game-craft to his natural athleticism, learning the nuances of the position behind more experienced heads in the Castres pack. The Top 14 is a fierce proving ground for any young forward, and the physical schooling it provides is shaping his all-round game. With his frame still filling out and his understanding of the breakdown maturing, he represents an exciting prospect for Castres as he works to establish himself as a regular fixture in their back row.