The Union Bordeaux-Bègles has officially extended the contract of Boris Palu until 2029. Palu, a 30-year-old second row forward, joined the club from Racing 92 in the summer of 2025 and was originally contracted until 2027. The extension was announced shortly before his team's match against Perpignan in the fourth round of the Top 14, which is the top-tier rugby union competition in France. Palu is among the key players retained by the club for the upcoming season. During the 2025-2026 season, Palu played 32 matches, starting in 26 of them, and accumulated 1,993 minutes of playing time. He participated in eight matches of the Champions Cup, the premier European rugby union competition, and started in the final that Union Bordeaux-Bègles won against Leinster. The club highlights him as the most used player in their squad for the season. Palu had previously played 210 matches with Racing 92 before leaving the club at age 29. He described his departure as "a questioning at 28-29 years," indicating a period of uncertainty about his career path. In Bordeaux, he had to adapt to a different style of play, focusing more on short passes and passes after contact, while maintaining his strengths in the tackle. Standing at 1.94 meters and weighing 113 kilograms, Palu is not only involved in collision zones but also contributes to the offensive play. Palu regained his place in the French national team during the summer of 2026 and played against England A in Vannes. His two official selections for the French team date back to the 2020 Six Nations, a prestigious annual rugby union tournament. His move to Bordeaux has re-established his presence in the international rugby scene. The contract extension aligns with the long-term strategy of the Girondins' pack, referring to the forwards who form the front line in rugby. Following the extensions of Marko Gazzotti and Pierre Bochaton, Bordeaux retains a player capable of playing in different configurations in the second row. Palu can adjust his position in the scrum depending on his partner, a flexibility valuable when assembling a pack for the entire season. Palu moved to Gironde, the region in southern France where Bordeaux is located, to challenge himself, take on leading roles, and get closer to the French team again. A year later, he has won a Champions Cup, regained his place in the national team, and committed to the club until 2029. For a player who felt he had reached the end of his story at Racing, Bordeaux has opened a remarkable new chapter for him.