Jules Bousquet

In the engine room of US Montauban's pack, Jules Bousquet brings the kind of physical edge that French Pro D2 rugby demands. The young French flanker, born on 2 March 2006, has emerged as a combative back-row option for the southern club. Bousquet's reputation is built on relentless tackling and effectiveness at the breakdown. He relishes the close-quarters battle, putting in the defensive shifts and contesting for turnover ball that give a forward pack its backbone. That appetite for the unseen work makes him a valuable presence in the gritty, attritional contests that characterise the second tier of French rugby. Still early in his senior journey, Bousquet is working to establish himself as a regular fixture and to add the consistency that comes with experience. His defensive reliability and breakdown nous already give Montauban a dependable option in the back row, and with continued development he has the attributes to become a key part of the club's forward effort.