Benjamín Grondona

An abrasive and athletic forward, Benjamín Grondona is an Argentine back row who joined Bristol Bears in 2023. Born on 19 October 2003, he brings a physical edge to the English club's pack, combining strong, aggressive tackling with purposeful ball-carrying and a willingness to compete hard at the breakdown. Grondona's game is built on work rate and disruption: he looks to slow opposition possession, contest turnovers and add dynamism around the fringes. His move to Bristol came on the back of his development within the Argentine system, where his physicality and engine marked him out as a forward with significant upside. At Premiership level he offers Bristol depth and grit across the loose-forward positions, and his trajectory suggests a player still growing into his potential, with the raw attributes to become a regular contributor for both club and, in time, his country.