Nicolas Corato

Nicolas Corato is a French flanker who reflects the rugged, no-frills forward ethos long associated with Castres Olympique. Born on 7 October 1997, the back-rower brings physicality and competitive edge to a Castres pack that has built its reputation on combative, set-piece-driven rugby in the Top 14. Corato's strengths lie in the grind of forward play: committed tackling, contest at the breakdown, and a willingness to take on the heavy lifting in tight phases. At 28 he is an experienced campaigner, the kind of dependable forward who provides ballast and continuity to a side that prides itself on its forward effort. His responsibilities centre on the defensive structure and ruck area, where he aims to slow opposition possession, force turnovers, and add weight to the tackle line. Castres' identity has long been rooted in a hard, abrasive forward game, and Corato fits that template as a grafter content to do the unseen work that underpins results. As his career progresses, he remains a useful and battle-hardened option in the Castres back row, offering the experience and physical commitment that the club's style demands week in, week out.