Bayonne, a French rugby club based in the Basque region, is counting on Mateo Carreras, an Argentine rugby player, to lead them toward a stronger season. Carreras, who has played 36 matches for Argentina, faced multiple injuries last season, including a long adductor injury and a concussion, which limited his time on the field. Despite this, he remained active in international competitions, playing in two matches for Argentina during the autumn tour and three for the Nations Championship. This season, he is focused on securing a spot in the World Cup and helping Bayonne elevate its standing in French rugby. Carreras was a key figure in Bayonne's resurgence two seasons ago, but his performance dropped last year due to a demanding schedule and injuries. Now, he is setting new goals, aiming for his second World Cup with Argentina and guiding Bayonne back to prominence. His contract with the club will end in June 2029, making this season crucial for both his career and the team's ambitions. In an interview with Ici Pyrénées-Atlantique, Carreras admitted to being frustrated last season. He made the decision not to undergo surgery on his adductor injury, choosing instead to play as much as possible in the Bayonne jersey. "I had this adductor injury that took a lot of time," he said. "When I came back, I felt the injury, a very long injury. Then I had a concussion... it was a bad season because there were a lot of injuries and no player wants to get injured. At the end of the season, the question arose of whether I would have surgery or not. We decided not to operate on me, and I think it was the best decision. Today I am at 100%." Carreras has already made a strong start to the season, playing 160 minutes and recording one try, one break, six defenders beaten, and covering 78 meters in 18 runs, without conceding a single penalty. When compared to Louis Bielle-Biarrey, one of the top French wingers, Carreras matches him in defenders beaten and successful tackles, while surpassing him in meters gained and meters after contact. Despite scoring only one try so far, Carreras is showing that he is back to full form, ready to contribute significantly to Bayonne as the season progresses.