Jules Laumond

Jules Laumond is a young back-row forward learning his trade at US Montauban in France's Pro D2, the demanding second tier of the French professional game. Born on 16 August 2004, Laumond sits at the developmental end of the Montauban flanker rotation, where senior minutes represent a meaningful step in any young forward's grounding. The Pro D2 is a division defined by long travel, attritional forward battles and a fixture list that rewards consistency over flair — an unforgiving but valuable environment in which to mature. Laumond's role centres on the core work of a flanker: contesting the breakdown, putting in a high volume of tackles and providing support around the ruck. Still building the physical and tactical experience that the level demands, he is at the stage where game time, durability and a sharper understanding of the contact area will determine his trajectory. For a forward of his age, exposure to the rigours of Pro D2 rugby is exactly the kind of schooling that can shape a durable professional.