Across 38 appearances as a replacement, Vergnes averages nearly eight tackles per match, pointing to a player introduced primarily to shore up defensive structures and absorb contact. His carrying numbers are modest but consistent, suggesting a functional ball-carrier rather than a primary attacking threat. A single-game peak of 23 tackles underlines the defensive intensity he can bring when the game demands it.
Bastien Vergnes is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Union Bordeaux-Begles, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Bastien features for the Union Bordeaux-Begles across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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