Taylor Gontineac

Taylor Gontineac
Full nameTaylor Gontineac
Born (2000-07-16) 16 July 2000 (age 25)
Aurillac, France
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb; 207 lb)
Notable relativeRomeo Gontineac (father)
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Youth career
2005–2017 Aurillac
2017–2021 ASM Clermont Auvergne
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2024 Rouen 50 (50)
2024– AS Béziers Hérault 11 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Romania 11 (35)
Correct as of 21 February 2023

Taylor Gontineac (born 16 July 2000) is a French-born Romanian professional rugby union player who currently plays for the French club AS Béziers Hérault. He is the son of Romeo Gontineac, a Romanian rugby legend and former national team captain.

Club career

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Gontineac was born in Aurillac, France; his mother is originally from Cape Town, South Africa.[1] He began playing rugby for the local club Aurillac, inspired by his father. His impressive showings earned him a contract with ASM Clermont Auvergne's espoirs team, with the potential to join the Top 14 side in the future.[2]

In 2021 he moved to Rouen, where he became a key member of the senior squad.[3] In 2024 he signed with AS Béziers Hérault in Pro D2.

References

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