Anthony Jelonch rugby player
Anthony Jelonch rugby player

Anthony Jelonch

28th Jul 1996 1.93m/105kg No. 8

A powerful back-rower, Anthony Jelonch is known in the TOP14 for his strong carries, hard hits and excellent lineout work.

Equally capable of playing any position in the back row, Jelonch was selected into the 2017 U20 Six Nations squad and has since gone on to become a regular for Castres.

He was included in the French squad for the 2017 tour to South Africa.

He made his test debut for France against the All Blacks in 2017. He continued to perform for Castres and secured his spot in France's squad for the 2018 Six Nations.

He spent time away from the squad before being recalled in November 2020.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, Jelonch has been named in the squad for France.

ML August 2023

Career

France France
No. 8
2017 - present
250px-Logo_Stade_cerne_noir Toulouse
No. 8
2021 - present
image France U20's
No. 8
2015 - 2016
CastresOlympique Castres Olympique
No. 8
2015 - 2021
Barbarians-rugby-club French Barbarians
Blindside Flanker
2017 - 2021