Author of a dazzling start to the season with three tries in as many Top 14 matches, Xan Mousquès, rear or winger by training, is at the center of all attention. At only 19 years old, the Aviron Bayonnais player is attracting the attention of the big teams in the championship as his contract expires next June. Used on the wing, this pure product of US Nafarroa quickly made a name for himself among the elite. Despite fierce competition in Bayonne, he was able to shine, notably against Toulouse on November 3, where he impressed Toulouse coach Ugo Mola. More recently, he scored two tries against Lyon, despite learning of his start just 24 hours before kick-off.
Growing interest in the young Bayonne resident
According to Sud Ouest, three clubs have positioned themselves to attract Xan Mousquès: Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Rochelais and Stade Toulousain. Among them, UBB seems in pole position to welcome the young U20 international, who already has seven selections. The Gironde club, faced with the announced departures of Nans Ducuing and Ben Tapuai, but also with the frequent absence of its internationals (Romain Buros, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Damian Penaud) during a period of doubles, sees Mousquès as an ideal solution. In addition, the opportunity for the player to return to his favorite position, that of full-back, could weigh in the balance. In addition to UBB, Stade Rochelais is also interested in the player, with a view to preparing for the post-Brice Dulin era. For its part, Toulouse, seduced by its performances, could offer Mousquès an ideal environment to continue to evolve at the highest level.
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Author of a dazzling start to the season with three tries in as many Top 14 matches, Xan Mousquès is the center of all attention. Three clubs have positioned themselves to attract Xan Mousquès: Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Rochelais and Stade Toulousain.
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