# Recognition of French international rugby players > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-french-international-rugby-players > Updated: 2026-10-22T14:56:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. French rugby players Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Jean-Baptiste Gros have received significant acclaim for their performances at the club and international levels. Louis Bielle-Biarrey, a winger for Union Bordeaux-Bègles and the French national team, was named the best French international player for the second consecutive season at the Nuit du Rugby. Following a strong Six Nations performance, he received further praise from rugby legends Danny Care and Brian O’Driscoll, with Care describing him as an ‘absolute rock star’ due to his speed and consistency. At the club level, Union Bordeaux-Bègles has explored testing Bielle-Biarrey in the fly-half position during training. Jean-Baptiste Gros, a prop for Toulon, has also been recognized as a key figure for the French national team. Despite minor injury concerns, Gros remains a consistent presence in the squad, building on his previous successes in the Six Nations and youth world championships. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: French rugby players Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Jean-Baptiste Gros receive acclaim French rugby players Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Jean-Baptiste Gros are gaining international acclaim for their impactful performances for Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Toulon, and the French national team. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-rugby-players-louis-bielle-biarrey-and-jean-baptiste-gros-receive-acclaim ### 2026-09-27: Louis Bielle-Biarrey named best French international rugby player Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named France's best international rugby player for the second year running, while his club, Union Bordeaux-Bègles, explores moving him from winger to fly-half. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louis-bielle-biarrey-named-best-french-international-rugby-player --- Cite as: Recognition of French international rugby players. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-french-international-rugby-players