Gael Galvan

Flanker Gael Galvan is a young Argentinian forward forging his career at Stade Rochelais, the powerhouse of French rugby's west coast. Born on 11 February 2005, he has moved into La Rochelle's environment to continue his development at one of Europe's most established modern clubs. At openside or blindside, Galvan offers the traits associated with Pumas-schooled back-rowers: an abrasive edge in contact, work rate over the ball and a willingness to embrace the physical, close-quarters exchanges where flankers make their mark. His Argentine rugby upbringing adds a grounding in set-piece detail and breakdown technique. At Stade Rochelais he sits within a squad that has featured leading Test flankers from multiple nations, giving him daily exposure to elite standards. His focus in the current phase of his career is to earn minutes within La Rochelle's professional structures and push for wider recognition, both at club level and within Argentina's age-grade and senior pathways.