The Toulouse-born flanker spent the early part of his professional career with his hometown club but eventually made the move to Venezia due to a lack of opportunities with the three-time Heineken Cup champions. He has impressed with the unfashionable Italian club, featuring both at lock as well as his preferred back-row. He is a powerful, abrasive player and is a very effective lineout forward whether used as a main jumper or an option at the tail.