Barnabe Mechentel

A product of RC Toulon's academy, Barnabe Mechentel is a young French back who has progressed through the club's pathway into its senior setup. Born on 21 March 2005, he is comfortable across the backline, capable of featuring in the centres or on the wing, and his physicality and strong carrying allow him to make an impact whether starting or coming off the bench. Mechentel's game is characterised by directness and a willingness to take the ball into contact, adding ballast to Toulon's attacking options. As a developing talent he provides useful depth and flexibility, qualities that are valuable in a squad competing on multiple fronts. With further experience at senior level, he is viewed as a player capable of establishing himself as a dependable option in the Toulon backline, building on the foundations laid during his academy years.