Pierre Bochaton

French flanker Pierre Bochaton, born on 17 April 2001, plies his trade at Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14, where he is part of a wider group of academy-developed forwards pushing for regular senior selection. UBB have become one of the most upwardly mobile clubs in the French game, with sustained Champions Cup appearances and a recent ascent in the domestic competition shaped by a roster blending established internationals with players brought through the club's own pathway. Bochaton's profile is that of a mobile loose forward — capable of operating across the back row, accurate at the breakdown, and willing to link play in the wider channels. The UBB game model, built around tempo, an expansive backline and a powerful set-piece, asks back-rowers to contribute beyond pure cleanout duty, and that style suits flankers with the engine to keep up with the pace. Selection at Bordeaux remains competitive, with senior France internationals occupying the front-line back-row spots, but the club's rotation policy and European workload create regular opportunities for fringe squad members. Bochaton's task is to make the most of those windows and turn academy promise into sustained senior performances at one of France's most ambitious clubs.