Jack Mann

Industry and physicality define the game of Jack Mann, a flanker who brings a high work rate and strong defensive presence to Gloucester Rugby. Born on 17 November 1999, the Scotland-qualified back-rower joined the Cherry and Whites ahead of the 2023/24 season and has added grunt and energy to their forward effort. Mann's game is built around the breakdown, where he looks to slow opposition ball, compete for turnovers and provide the relentless defensive pressure that a back-row forward is asked to deliver. A willing carrier and tackler, he covers plenty of ground across the eighty minutes and offers the kind of unfussy, hard-edged contribution that underpins a competitive pack. His role at Gloucester centres on the contact areas - securing possession, jackaling over the ball and putting in the defensive work that frees up others to play. Combative and committed, Mann is the type of openside-style operator who thrives in the physical exchanges and adds steel to his side's effort in the loose.