Jean Baptiste Gros

Hard tackling, disruptive and physically uncompromising, Jean Baptiste Gros has built his reputation as one of the more abrasive forwards in the French game. Born on 29 May 1999, Gros brings relentless defensive pressure and a willingness to compete for possession at every opportunity, contesting the breakdown and carrying with intent. The standout moment of his career to date came when he represented France in the 2023 Six Nations Championship, pitting himself against the best in the northern hemisphere on the sport's biggest annual stage. Within the French pack he serves as a genuine enforcer, the kind of forward who sets the physical tone and asks hard questions of opposition ball-carriers. His defensive grit and appetite for the collision areas make him a valuable presence in a forward unit that prizes confrontation and set-piece strength. Representing Les Bleus is the ambition of every French player, and Gros has shown he can perform at that elevated level. As his career progresses, his physicality and work ethic give him every chance of adding to his international experience and cementing his place among France's pack options.