Ewan Johnson

Capped by Scotland, Ewan Johnson has taken his hard-edged brand of back-row play to the south-west of France with Aviron Bayonnais. Born on 27 June 1999, the flanker is defined by a relentless work rate at the breakdown and powerful carrying in the loose. His international recognition stands as a career highlight, and he brings that Test experience to Bayonne as a key defensive leader and a reliable source of turnovers. Johnson's game is rooted in the contact area, where he competes hard over the ball and looks to disrupt opposition possession at every opportunity. Equally, he offers genuine go-forward with ball in hand, hitting the line with purpose and providing the kind of front-foot momentum that the Basque club's attacking game thrives on. Tenacious and physically committed, he is the sort of forward who sets a tone in defence and lifts those around him through sheer effort. At Bayonne, in front of one of the most passionate crowds in French rugby, Johnson has the platform to add to his honours and establish himself as a mainstay of an ambitious pack.