Espoirs Elite Recruitment: 2026-27

February 3, 2026

Job Details

Country of Club : France

Player Gender : Male

Positions Looking for : Prop (1), Lock (4), Lock (5), No 8, Outside Centre (13)

Player Passport : All Passports

Level of Player : Amateur, Semi-Pro, Professional

A French club whose Espoirs side competes in the Espoirs Elite competition has started their recruitment for the 2026-27 season.

Positions:

  • Loosehead Prop (2007): Defensively strong and aggressive, doing the dirty work
  • Lock (2007/2008): Big Powerful Lock, 1.95m+ & 110kg+
  • Number 8 (2007/2008): Physically dominant ball carrier
  • Outside Centre (2008): X factor, strong ball carrier

What do Espoirs Elite clubs look for?
🏆 Born in 2007/2008
⭐ Top Overseas Talent
🏅 Talented Young French Players
💪 Superior Physical Profile (e.g. 110kg+)
🚀 Explosive X-Factor Players
🏉 Position Specialists (Elite)

Level:

  • U18 International Rugby
  • U18 Representative Rugby (e.g. Craven Week, Academy Week (only for big unions), Super Rugby U18, English Premiership U18)
  • Top 1st XV Schoolboy Player (quality player with a standout profile and superior skills)

Note: French Players or JIFF players (spent 3 years in FFR academy) are given preference due to regulations, however, French clubs will consider foreign players as long as they meet the criteria above.

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