Who is Rugby player Sebastien Chabal

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Rugby player Sebastien Chabal

Sebastien Chabal is a french rugbyman playing for the Sale Sharks (UK) since 2004. He also played on the France National Rugby team. Chabal is best known for his look and strength than for for his rugby talent. He is a good player, but not a star. His unique look makes him a very sought after posterboy. He represent many French brand and has no shame in being paid for this. He is aware that his rugby career can be short, so he makes the maximum of his popularity.

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Photo used under Creative Commons from Steve_C / Steve Chilton

 

Photo used under Creative Commons from Steve_C / Steve Chilton

Who is...Sebastien Chabal 

Sebastien Chabal is a french rugby player (back row) currently playing for the Sale Sharks (UK) since 2004.
He was selected on the french national team for the 2007 and 2009 six nations rugby tournament. His look and directness with the journalists made him some kind of cult figure during the tournament.

Born in 1977 in (France) he is married and has a baby.

 

Sebastien Chabal the rugby player

One of his most famous tackle 

One of his best moment: June 2007 in a game against New Zealand's All Blacks.
He made one heck of a tackle against Masoe. This tackle and his look made him an overnight rugby star.
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Jaw breaking tackle 

In this 2007 game against the All Blacks, his tackle broke Williams jaw. The game was played in New Zealand. The crowed loved it so much that Sebastien got a standing ovation.
Williams couln't not finish the Tri-Nations tournament.
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Chabal against the All Blacks Haka 

The famous, and impressive, All Blacks Haka doesn't seem to impress Chabal.
This is during World cup 2007
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The secret faces of Sebastien Chabal

Sebastien Chabal the singer 

He can tackle but did you know that he can sing as well??

In 2009 Sebastien joined "Les Enfoires" army. "Les Enfoires" are the name taken by the group of artists who raise funds for "Les restos du coeurs" charity. "Les restos du coeurs" feed France's poorest people.You can learn more about "Les Enfoires" work on their official website: Les restos du coeurs



2009 "Enfoires"artists are:
Alizee, Tina Arena, Jean-Louis Aubert, Benabar, Amel Bent, Patrick Bruel, Sebastien Chabal, Gerard Darmon, Gerald De Palmas, Thomas Dutronc, Patrick Fiori, Liane Foly, Garou, Jean-Jacques Goldman, David Hallyday, Jenifer, Michael Jones, Claire Keim, Laam, Catherine Lara, Michele Laroque, Maxime Le Forestier, Nolwenn Leroy, Lorie, Renan Luce , Christophe Mae, Mimie Mathy, Maurane, Kad Merad, Pascal Obispo, Pierre Palmade, Raphael, Franck Ribery, Natasha Saint-Pier, Helene Segara, MC Solaar, Christophe Willem, Zazie, Julie Zenatti.
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The live version from the fund raising event in January 2009

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Sebastien Chabal, the fashion model 

He tackles, he sings and.....he models!

Here for french perfume maker Caron:



and for for his own clothing brand "Ruckfield"
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Sebastien Chabal, an advertiser's icon 

Chabal has cash in on his popularity (popularity due to his look more than rugby talent, let's be honest). He makes close to 2 000 000 euros yearly in advertising revenues. Wine, perfume, clothings and more. Here's an ad for a cell phone service company, that won a prize at Festival de la Publicite de Meribel in 2008.
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Sebastien Chabal the business man 

IN 2007 he to launch his own sportswear brand "Ruckfield"

Check out his latest collection: Ruckfield 2009 collection

Sebastien Chabal, The Beast 

The Beast, The Monster, The Caveman are among the names England's newspapers are calling Sebastien Chabal since 2007. Not as an insult, but more as a compliment both to his look and his amazing strength.



Some English sport news on Sebastien Chabal:
Beware the Beast
Sebastien Chabal has literally smashed his way into the World Cup and the hearts of the French people..
The Caveman in Australian newspaper
IF Sebastian "The Caveman" Chabal is the face of French rugby, what does that say about French rugby?
Why we love Sebastien Chabal
The bulging thigh muscles, the throbbing biceps, the "just back from the hunt" grooming? What's not to love, asks a female rugby fan
French monster EATS babies!
LOCK up your children! This is the picture which proves just what England will be up against when they come face to face with France on Saturday!

 

Chabal on french magazines 

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Chabal links from my blog 

Cloned at birth: Chabal vs Keenu Reeves
From my blog, check both pictures. They do look like twin

News on Sebastien Chabal 

Lievremont calls on Traille and Chabal
Julien Bonnaire and Fulgence Ouedraogo are called in to the back-row alongside skipper Thierry Dusau...
Gregor Paul: Fair bet for 'memorable violence' from France
By Gregor Paul Sebastien Chabal's take no prisoners approach will add to French fireworks this w...
New Zealand make three changes for France
... to the bulk of the side that beat world champions South Africa 20-13 on 13 November with prop Sy...
Chabal's not the hair apparent
By TAINE RANDELL - Sunday News CULT HERO: French lock Sebastien Chabal is a cult hero and his huge p...

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