Taylor Gontineac
Taylor Gontineac 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
Gontineac was born in Aurillac, France; his mother is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. 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.In 2021 he moved to Rouen, where he became a key member of the senior squad. In 2024 he signed with AS Béziers Hérault in Pro D2.