Noa Kanika

Noa Kanika brings energy and physical edge to the US Montauban back row in France's Pro D2. Born on 6 January 2002, the 24-year-old French flanker is a loose forward whose game is built on work rate, defensive commitment and a willingness to compete hard at the breakdown. Kanika thrives in the contact areas, looking to disrupt opposition possession and carry strongly in the tight exchanges that characterise rugby's second tier in France. The Pro D2 is a physically gruelling competition that rewards stamina and consistency, and Kanika's appetite for the grind has made him a useful contributor to the Montauban pack. As a forward who offers a link between the set piece and open play, he provides the kind of relentless presence that coaches value across a long season. Still developing, Kanika has the platform at Montauban to broaden his game and stake a claim for a more central role, and his progress will be one to follow as he looks to climb the French club ladder.