US Carcassonne Bolsters Coaching Staff and Roster Ahead of New Season

The US Carcassonne has extended the contract of utility back Nils Chaliès through 2027 while moving to finalize the appointment of Michaël Dallery as the club’s new director of performance. These developments signal a strategic effort to stabilize the team’s core and athletic preparation as the club prepares for the upcoming competitive cycle.

Nils Chaliès Commits to US Carcassonne

Nils Chaliès, 23, has signed a contract extension keeping him with the “Canaris” for the next three seasons, according to an official club announcement. Chaliès, who measures 1.77 meters and weighs 85 kilograms, has established himself as a versatile asset capable of playing at scrum-half, fly-half, fullback, and on the wing. The extension ensures the club retains a homegrown talent known for his instinctual playmaking abilities.

Michaël Dallery Targeted for Performance Role

The club is in advanced negotiations to appoint Michaël Dallery as the new director of performance, a move aimed at professionalizing the squad’s physical conditioning. Dallery, who turned 33 in June, brings significant international experience to the role. His resume includes stints as a performance coach for the Romanian national team and, most recently, as the general manager and forwards coach for the Lons-Section Paloise women’s rugby team.

Dallery’s career path has been defined by a transition from a playing career as a prop—which included spells at Bayonne, Biarritz, and Limoges—to a technical coaching role. His potential addition on a two-year deal follows a period where he split his professional responsibilities between Béarn and Bucharest, demonstrating a broad background in European rugby development.

Roster Updates and Departures

The club’s recruitment efforts are currently focused on fortifying the pack. Reports indicate that former Béziers second-row forward Pierre Gayraud is in discussions to join the squad. Meanwhile, the club is managing transitions in its veteran leadership, with ongoing internal discussions regarding a potential retirement and career pivot for loosehead prop Florent Lorenzon.

The roster will also see departures, as the club confirmed that hooker Ian Boubila, 24, has signed a two-year contract with US Dax. The loss of Boubila, a significant presence in the front row at 1.82 meters and 110 kilograms, marks a shift in the club’s forward depth as they prepare to integrate new signings.

Key Personnel Changes

• Nils Chaliès: Contract extended through 2027.
• Michaël Dallery: Expected appointment as Director of Performance (two-year deal).
• Ian Boubila: Departed for US Dax on a two-year contract.
• Pierre Gayraud: Targeted for recruitment to the second row.

These personnel adjustments reflect US Carcassonne’s long-term strategy to balance youth retention with specialized athletic management. As the club finalizes its coaching staff, the focus remains on building a cohesive unit capable of sustaining performance levels through the 2024-2025 season and beyond.