Gabin Lorre, a 24-year-old fullback for the Lyon team LOU, has already scored four tries in just 252 minutes across three matches this season. This performance has already surpassed his total from his first season with Lyon in the Top 14, France’s top-tier rugby league. Lyon has started the championship strongly, winning its first three matches, and Lorre has been a key player in these victories. He played all three games and made a significant impact, including scoring two tries in a dramatic 40-36 win against Clermont at Gerland, and adding a try in the 76th minute during Lyon’s 51-25 victory over Pau. Lorre has shown consistent scoring ability in previous seasons. In the 2023-2024 season, he scored 14 tries in the second-tier Pro D2 league, and in the following season, he increased that to 16, finishing third in the league’s scoring charts. Earlier this year, French national team coach Fabien Galthié had called him as a reinforcement for the France A-Angleterre XV match in June 2025 after Léo Barré suffered an injury. However, Lorre was not ultimately included in the match sheet. Lorre’s performances have also included standout individual efforts. Against Clermont, he was the best Lyon player in terms of meters run, covering 96 meters, and made three attacking breaks. He also scored two tries against Pau. His powerful left foot and attacking style have drawn the attention of the French national team staff, who had wanted to observe him more closely in 2025. Despite his strong performances, the competition for the fullback position in the France XV is intense. Thomas Ramos has been the usual fullback, wearing number 15 during the 2026 Six Nations matches against Wales and Ireland. Fabien Galthié also entrusted the role to Théo Attissogbe when Ramos moved to fly-half during the match against Italy. Léo Barré was included in the 42-man squad for the Six Nations, along with other players like Bielle-Biarrey and Jalibert, who can also play fullback. The France XV will play against Fiji on November 7 at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, followed by matches against South Africa and Argentina. For now, it is unclear whether Lorre will be called up, as injuries and performances can change rapidly in rugby. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether Lorre’s strong start can translate into a real chance for selection in the France XV.