Brusque - rising French star. (Allsport)
NICOLAS BRUSQUE
Brusque is a player who is currently at the top of his game.
He emerged from the wilderness in 2002 to play in France's last four Six Nations games and has been a fixture in the position ever since.
A destructive runner and safe in defence, he is one of the in-form European players heading into World Cup year having shown up well in the autumn internationals.
A powerful player with an eye for the try line, expect to hear plenty more from Brusque as France seek to retain their title.
