Jono Benz-Salomon (born 17 March 2001) is a Spanish-French rugby union player who plays for Hartpury University in the Championship. He is dual registered with Gloucester in the Premiership.

Club career

Youth He began playing rugby at school, before joining the Harlequins Academy in 2013. He studied at Hartpury University where he also played rugby in the BUCS Super Rugby.

Senior career He made his debut for Bristol Bears in the 2021-22 Premiership Rugby Cup, coming off the bench in a 27–33 win over the Exeter Chiefs. In the following season, on 28 September, he and his brother, Toti Benz-Salomon, became the third set of twins to play for Bristol Bears.

He has also featured for Hartpury University RFC, making his first start against London Scottish.

Personal life He was born in Spain before moving to France at 10 years old. He holds both Spanish and French citizenship. He has a twin brother, Aristot Benz-Salomon, who also is a professional rugby union player.

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