Tomas Montilla

Born on 27 December 2001, Tomas Montilla is a back-row forward currently based at Benetton Treviso in the United Rugby Championship. The flanker forms part of Benetton's back-row group as the Italian club continues to build on the increased competitiveness it has shown in the URC and European competitions over recent seasons. Montilla's profile aligns with the modern openside and blindside templates — a forward built around breakdown work rate, defensive line involvement, and link play in the wider channels. Benetton's commitment to giving young loose forwards an extended runway has historically helped develop players who go on to feature at international level, and Montilla's continued progress sits within that pathway. The URC environment offers regular cross-border match experience against Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and South African opposition, providing a steady stream of high-tempo learning experiences for forwards in his position. With Benetton increasingly looking to combine experienced internationals with a homegrown core, players like Montilla represent the kind of squad investment that anchors the club's longer-term development plans. As his career develops, his trajectory will be shaped by senior URC minutes and his ability to hold his own in the breakdown contests that define his role.