Louis Bielle-Biarrey: the young nugget of French rugby who shines at the World Cup
Aged only 20, Louis Bielle-Biarrey stands out as one of the revelations of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. With his exceptional performances within the French team, this promising winger from Union Bordeaux Bègles positions himself as a future essential starter for the Blues.
In two matches played during the competition, Louis Bielle-Biarrey has already scored three tries. A real feat for this young talent who showed the full extent of his talent and speed, demonstrating extraordinary agility and avoidance capacity. His first try was scored in the match against Uruguay, where he became the youngest French player to play in a World Cup match.
During the match against Namibia, Louis Bielle-Biarrey once again shone by offering a decisive pass to Jonathan Danty, allowing the latter to score his first try in the World Cup. But it was above all his frantic run throughout the opposing half of the field which made an impression. No Namibian player managed to catch it, resulting in a second try for the French team.
Speed is one of Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s main assets. His trainer, William Servat, highlights his top speed at 35 km/h, which leaves no one indifferent. His appetite for the game and his determination are also qualities that impress the staff of the France team.
Trained at RC Seyssins and passed through Grenoble, Louis Bielle-Biarrey arrived at Union Bordeaux Bègles in 2021. Since then, he has continued to progress and make an impression, whether at club or national level. His presence in the list of 33 players selected for the World Cup was a surprise, but his dazzling performance since the start of the competition proves that the confidence placed by coach Fabien Galthié is amply justified.
In addition to his successes in the field, Louis Bielle-Biarrey is also continuing his studies in business management and administration. Despite the constraints linked to his sporting career, he remains determined to complete his studies and to reconcile his double life as a student and a high-level rugby player.
With all the potential he demonstrates, Louis Bielle-Biarrey is well on his way to making his mark in the history of French rugby. His youth and precociousness make him a real gem to follow closely, and his meteoric rise within the French team only confirms his status as a future great of French rugby.