FlyQuest will not field Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau as its starting top laner for the upcoming LCS split, according to recent reports by Sheep Esports. The organization is currently weighing whether to extend his contract in a different capacity or part ways with the Belgian pro entirely.
Bwipo is actively exploring opportunities for 2025 in both top lane and jungle positions. His dual-role search makes sense given his competitive history across both positions.
The 26-year-old made his name playing top lane for Fnatic in the LEC, where he competed from 2018 through 2021. His career took an interesting turn in 2021 when Fnatic moved him to jungle for the summer split. That experiment proved successful—Fnatic qualified for Worlds that year with Bwipo leading the team’s early game from the jungle position.
After his stint with Fnatic, Bwipo joined Team Liquid in 2022 as a top laner before making the switch to FlyQuest for the 2024 season. He started every game in the top lane for FlyQuest alongside Inspired in the jungle, Quad in mid, Massu as ADC, and Busio on support.
FlyQuest showed flashes of dominance domestically throughout 2024 but struggled to translate that form onto the international stage. Their performances at both MSI and Worlds fell short of expectations, raising questions about potential roster changes heading into 2025.
The team now faces a decision: keep Bwipo in a substitute or coaching capacity, or release him to pursue opportunities elsewhere. If they choose to move on, they’ll need to fill the top lane vacancy. Community speculation has pointed toward Gakgos, a prospect in FlyQuest’s system, as a potential internal promotion, though nothing has been confirmed.
What comes next for the Belgian flex pick
If Bwipo remains with FlyQuest, a jungle role could be on the table should the team decide to shake up its roster further. His 2021 jungle performance demonstrated he has the skillset to compete at the highest level in that position.
For teams outside FlyQuest, Bwipo’s dual-role flexibility makes him an intriguing free agent option. His aggressive playstyle and veteran experience could appeal to organizations looking to rebuild or upgrade either position heading into the new season.
Neither FlyQuest nor Bwipo has made an official statement about his status. League of Legends‘ global free agency period typically opens in mid-November, meaning roster moves should become clearer in the coming weeks.
