[2] He was later selected for the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship in Japan, where he was part of the team that beat Wales U20's 68–13 to claim 5th place.
[3] For the 2011–12 Top 14 season, he was offered a full professional contract by Vern Cotter, and was made an official member of the Clermont senior side.
In July 2012, he was loaned to La Rochelle in the Pro D2, to gain some game time and experience.
Although he was a late call-up, being added to the squad as injury cover for Louis Picamoles.
[4] He made his international debut off the bench against Scotland in the opening week of the Six Nations, though he replaced captain Thierry Dusautoir on the 79th minute.