A left-handed player, who played against Section Paloise in many matches last season, is no longer appearing in match lineups or in the team's medical area. Section Paloise is off to a strong start in the Top 14, performing well both at home and on the road, such as in their first-round match at MHR, the French vice-champion from last season. In the first four games of the season, several young players have had the chance to shine with coach Sebastien Piqueronies’ team, including Alexandre Etchebéhère, a left prop who returned from a loan spell at Colomiers this summer. He joined forces with Hugo Parrou and Lekso Kaulashvili to form the left side of the Palois pack, leaving the experienced Daniel Bibi Biziwu on the bench. This decision has raised some eyebrows, especially since Bibi Biziwu was a key player last season. The former Clermont left prop, who was a central figure in the Palois forwards last season, has not played a single minute in Top 14 this season. Fans are growing concerned, with some expressing their frustration on social media. The player, who represented France U20 internationally, is nearing the end of his contract in June 2027. This situation is prompting Section Paloise to look at foreign options, such as Beno Obano, an English international who has visited the club’s facilities. The player has been demoted to fourth left prop after being a regular starter, and it appears he may leave the club as early as next June. Rumors about his potential move had already surfaced during the off-season, linking him to teams like Bordeaux and Stade Français. Of the ten front-row players in Section Paloise’s professional squad, seven are set to see their contracts expire in June 2025. Only Thomas Laclayat, Alexandre Etchebéhère, and Hugo Parrou are currently expected to stay with the club for at least one more season. Jon Zabala, the captain of the Spanish national team and a key player for Pau, seems to be moving into a backup role behind Thomas Laclayat and Guram Papidze. This shift suggests that Zabala may leave Pau after three years with the club. The team is clearly undergoing a transition in its forward line, with several players either departing or preparing for new opportunities.