Bayonne: Emerick Setiano extends until 2029

The news came on the same day as Rob Leota’s departure.

Courted by several Top 14 clubs, according to Midi Olympique, Setiano was one of the Basque club’s priorities. A tighthead by trade and French-qualified (JIFF), he can also play loosehead: he has been used three times on each side this season.

Involved in all six rounds

Setiano has played in each of the first six Top 14 rounds, with two starts and four appearances off the bench. In his first season in the Basque Country, 2025-26, he played 18 Top 14 games and two in the Champions Cup.

Nine seasons at Toulon

Before Bayonne he spent nine seasons at Toulon, playing 131 Top 14 games. A 2019 World Cup player with France, he was back in the France squad in June, without playing. At Jean-Dauger he competes with Tevita Tatafu, Luke Tagi and Lasha Macharashvili at tighthead.