Lucas Dessaigne

Lucas Dessaigne is a French back-row forward who has spent his entire professional career within the ASM Clermont Auvergne set-up, having progressed from the club's youth ranks into its senior squad. Born in 1999, he made his senior breakthrough at the turn of the decade and has since built up a substantial body of appearances across the Top 14 and European competition, becoming a familiar and trusted member of the Clermont back row. Primarily an openside flanker who can also cover other roles in the loose, Dessaigne is valued for his physical contribution, his work over the ball and his consistency in defence. His loyalty to a single club is increasingly rare in the modern game and speaks to the role he has carved out in the demanding environment of French rugby. Season upon season he has provided dependable service, doing the unglamorous work that allows others to flourish. As an established figure in the Clermont pack, Dessaigne continues to compete for game time in one of the Top 14's most storied jerseys, bringing experience and a strong work ethic to the loose forwards.