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Sébastien
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Sébastien Chabal was a giant of French rugby and a true sporting megastar.

Sébastien Chabal Bio

Sébastien Chabal was a rugby superstar who represented France between 2000 and 2011. Known for his full beard, long hair and ferocious tackling, he was affectionately known as the ‘caveman’ and was one of the most popular sportsmen in France. Sébastien Chabal was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.


Sébastien Chabal first started playing rugby at the age of nine. However, he gave up after two months and didn’t play again until he was 16. Luckily, on his second attempt, he immediately fell in love with the sport. Due to his size, strength and commitment, he then quickly progressed through the ranks of the French league system. As a result, he joined Bourgoin in 1998.

After playing elite rugby domestically with Bourgoin, Sébastien Chabal moved to England and began playing for the Sale Sharks in 2004. During this time, his performances on the pitch became legendary. Between 2004 and 2009, he made more than 100 appearances for Sale and helped the side win their first ever Premiership title. In addition, he also helped the side clinch the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

However, in 2009, Sébastien Chabal followed his family back to France and he signed for Racing 92, where he stayed until 2012. During this time, it was reported that he was the highest-paid rugby player in the world. Following this, Sébastien Chabal finished his rugby playing career with Lyon, who he represented between 2012 and 2014. He also finished his career on a high, helping Lyon return to the top flight of French rugby.

Although he was distinguished domestically, Sébastien Chabal saved his best performances for France, who he represented 62 times between 2000 and 2011. During this period, he was often viewed as a talismanic figure and was a vital player for the France team that won the Six Nations Championship and reached the Rugby World Cup semi-final in 2007.

Since retiring from rugby, Sébastien Chabal has continued his education and mainly works as an entrepreneur.

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Fri Jul 21, 2023
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Sapporo Dome
Japan Japan
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Samoa Samoa
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Fri Jul 28, 2023
8:00pm EDT
BT Murrayfield
Scotland Scotland
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Italy Italy
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Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Japan Japan
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Tonga Tonga
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Fri Aug 4, 2023
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BT Murrayfield
Scotland Scotland
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France France
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Principality Stadium
Wales Wales
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England England
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Japan Japan
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Fiji Fiji
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Sat Aug 5, 2023
3:05am EDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium
New Zealand New Zealand
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Australia Australia
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11:00am EDT
Aviva Stadium
Ireland Ireland
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11:00am
Italy Italy
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Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf
Romania Romania
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USA USA
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3:10pm EDT
Estadio Jose Amalfitani
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Fri Aug 11, 2023
8:00pm EDT
France France
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Georgia Georgia
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Romania Romania
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Sat Aug 12, 2023
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Twickenham
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Fri Aug 18, 2023
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France France
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Fiji Fiji
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Principality Stadium
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South Africa South Africa
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Aviva Stadium
Ireland Ireland
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England England
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Italy Italy
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Romania Romania
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Fri Aug 25, 2023
2:30pm EDT
Twickenham
New Zealand New Zealand
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2:30pm
South Africa South Africa
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France France
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Australia Australia
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Civitas Metropolitano
Spain Spain
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BT Murrayfield
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Georgia Georgia
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