Louis Mary

Developed through the academy at Union Bordeaux Bègles, Louis Mary has grown into a combative back-row option in the demanding environment of France's Top 14. Born on 12 January 2000, the flanker makes his living in the contact area, competing hard at the breakdown to slow opposition ball and offering the relentless defensive work rate that loose forwards are judged by. He functions as a natural link between the forwards and backs, chasing the game across the pitch and looking to involve himself in as much of the action as possible. His appetite for turnover ball and for the unglamorous defensive shifts gives him a clear identity, and his academy grounding has instilled the technical detail needed to compete at senior level. As he accumulates Top 14 experience, Mary continues to sharpen the consistency and game-reading that separate a promising flanker from an established one, and he remains a useful, energetic presence in the Bordeaux pack.