Romain Buros

Romain Buros has become a dependable last line of defence and a potent attacking outlet for Union Bordeaux-Bègles. Born on 31 July 1997, the French full-back is valued for his assured positional play, composure under the high ball and an accurate left-footed kicking game that helps his side manage territory. Buros is at his most dangerous launching counter-attacks, reading space quickly and using his running game to turn defence into attack. A consistent performer in the Top 14, he has been part of an ambitious Bordeaux side challenging at the top end of French rugby, and his form has brought him into contention at international level with France. Reliable rather than flashy, he offers coaches the security of a full-back who rarely misjudges the basics while still carrying genuine attacking intent. His blend of defensive solidity and tactical kicking makes him an important component of the Bordeaux back three. In a competition as physically demanding as the Top 14, that dependability is a quality coaches lean on heavily, particularly when managing territory in tight contests. As Bordeaux continue to push for honours, Buros remains a steady presence at the back, the kind of full-back who quietly underpins a side's structure while still offering the spark to turn defence into attack when the opportunity presents itself.