Which team is the heaviest or most experienced? Which player weighs the least, or who towers above the others? A look back at the players and squads of the PRO D2 for the 2026-2027 season, in numbers.

27. Nice, the privilege of age 👴

The average age of the Nice team is 27, making them the most experienced squad in PRO D2 . This is a fairly high average, especially considering that most other teams have players around 24. The extra years on the Nice roster are partly explained by the presence of the second oldest player in the league, Guillaume Rouet (38) . The scrum-half, in his late twenties or early thirties, is joined by seasoned teammates such as Leafa (37), Olmstead (35), Rey (34), Saili (35), Barraque (35), and Rattez (34) .
 

23. Grenoble: Youth in power 👼

The Grenoble team has an average age of 23, making them the youngest squad in the league. Renowned for the quality of its youth academy, FC Grenoble remains true to its principles by giving young players a chance and nurturing emerging talent. Hugo Trouilloud, just 23 years old, is a prime example, having already scored three tries in two matches this season. Already known to observers after his debut some time ago, the young fullback is one of the talents to watch this season and could very well be joined by one of his many young teammates.
 

106. Provence is solid stuff 🐂 

This is probably the most feared pack in the entire PRO D2. The Provençal front eight, whether starters or substitutes, often impresses right from the warm-up. A horde of giants whose combined weight averages 106 kilos, making Provence the heaviest team in the division, with 17 players in the squad weighing over 110 kg.  
 

39. Acebes , the oldest player in the league ⌛️

Usually, it's the props who continue playing at that age. And yet, the golden age of props could well become that of wingers, if we are to believe Biarritz's Mathieu Acebes. At 39, he is the oldest player in PRO D2, but certainly not the least fit. Having started his career in 2004 in Biarritz, he is coming full circle in fine style. Nothing suggests his retirement, as he has already scored a try in every match played this season.
 

18 and 19. Noble and Mariluz took their first steps 👣

There will be many young players making their debuts in Pro D2 this season. However, it's not certain they'll be as precocious as these two phenomenal talents. Tom Noble played 17 minutes at 18 years old for Ax-les-Thermes, making him, for the moment, and just like last season (when he played 7 matches), the youngest player to have been used. He is closely followed by Dax's Xan Mariluz, 19, who also logged his first 17 minutes of professional play.
 

149. Leatigaga , unbeatable 👑

It's difficult to budge a prop weighing nearly 149 kg from his seat as the heaviest player in PRO D2. Like last year, and since 2023, Samoan Nephi Leatigaga is the strongest player in the division. His measurements and superhuman strength are something the Landes team can rely on. He played 24 matches in his first season, 18 in 2024-2025, and 25 in 2025-2026, scoring 3 tries despite his role as the main scrummager.
 

2.08. Mount Arnold is the highest point in PRO D2 📏

In terms of height, many can reach, or even surpass, his ankle, but no one can match his broad shoulders. At 2.08 meters, Richie Arnold remains the tallest player in the league. The former Toulouse player has thus retained his title as the PRO D2 giant, a title he earned upon signing with SAXV last year . However, competition has emerged, notably from Grenoble's second-row forward, Manuel Leindekar. At 2.05 meters, the Uruguayan is the second tallest player in the division , but he still needs to gain a few more centimeters to surpass his Australian rival.
 

168. Bau , small in stature but big on talent 👀

This just goes to show that you don't need to be a giant to have a great career. Rugby still possesses some of that magic that makes it a sport open to all body types. Adrien Bau is the perfect example; at 1.68m, the Béziers scrum-half is the shortest player in the PRO D2, where he is one of the leading figures with 235 matches played .