Joshua Tyrell

Bringing experience and physical edge to the back row, Joshua Tyrell is a flanker associated with RC Toulon in France's Top 14. Born on 16 October 1990, he is a physically imposing yet mobile forward whose game is built on a relentless work rate across the eighty minutes. Tyrell is a dominant tackler who relishes the collision, and his powerful carries help his side gain the hard yards that set up attacking platforms. Equally important is his contest at the breakdown, where he competes hard for turnover ball and slows opposition possession. As a back-rower he acts as a vital link between the tight forwards and the backs, doing the unseen work that keeps a pack ticking over. His blend of size, mobility and defensive steel makes him a useful presence in the demanding environment of French club rugby, where the forward battle is often won by those willing to repeat their efforts. For Toulon he offers turnover threat, defensive reliability and the abrasive physicality that the position demands.