Janick Tarrit

At Racing 92, Janick Tarrit plies his trade as a flanker in one of the Top 14's most competitive forward packs. Born on 29 October 1998, the French back-rower has built his game around the defensive workload and breakdown commitment that define the position. Flankers are expected to be the connective tissue of a side, first to the tackle, busy at the ruck and reliable when called on to carry, and Tarrit's role centres on exactly that kind of high-volume contribution. In a league celebrated for its physicality, he offers defensive cohesion and looks to disrupt opposition possession by competing hard over the ball. Having progressed through the French development system to earn his place at a top-tier club, he plays within a Racing 92 side that has long built its identity around strong, mobile forwards capable of matching the most powerful packs in France and Europe. Now into the established years of his career, Tarrit's value lies in his dependability and his grasp of the unglamorous work that wins matches. His ongoing aim is to remain a consistent presence in the Racing back row, supplying the turnovers, tackles and tireless support play that allow the team's attacking talents to flourish.