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My Take
Props rarely get the headlines, and Nicolas Mas embodies exactly why that is a shame. Nicknamed 'le bus' for his immovable bulk, the Perpignan-born Frenchman anchored scrums for Montpellier and the national side, doing the unglamorous heavy lifting that lets flashier teammates shine. What I admire about players like Mas is their willingness to spend a career in the trenches, measured not in tries but in collapsed opposition scrums. He represents a vanishing breed of pure specialist forward, and I find that quiet, grinding dedication far more compelling than any highlight reel.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicolas Mas
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコラ・マス
- Reading
- にこら・ます
- Born
- May 25, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- rugby union player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicolas Mas born?
Born May 25, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Nicolas Mas from?
Nicolas Mas is from Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
What does Nicolas Mas do?
Nicolas Mas works as rugby union player.
How tall is Nicolas Mas?
Nicolas Mas is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.