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    Sebastien Chabal to Play in Australia

    Former France international Sebastien Chabal has confirmed he will move to Australia to play Super Rugby in the coming weeks.

    The 34-year-old, who was released by Top 14 club Racing-Metro last month after falling out with coach Pierre Berbizier, revealed his next move on Tuesday.

    "I'm going to play in Australia soon," Chabal told French TV channel RMC.

    The bearded cult figure whose nickname is `The Caveman' held talks with English clubs Harlequins and London Wasps before deciding to head to Australia, although it remains unclear which franchise he will link with, especially as many have their marquee positions sewn up.

    The physical No.8, who can also play lock, would be a handy addition for all five franchises, with the Melbourne Rebels arguably the front runners to secure his services.

    The youthful Brumbies could also use a player of Chabal's experience, however captaincy contender Ben Mowen is already at the franchise meaning the Frenchman would have to play out of position at lock.

    The Reds, Waratahs and Force all boast Wallabies in the No.8 spot, with Radike Samo, Wycliff Palu and Ben McCalman all definite starters for their respective franchises when fit.

    Chabal will join countryman Frederic Michalak as the only other Frenchman in the Super Rugby competition.

    Michalak currently plies his trade for South Africa franchise the Sharks but will return to France with Toulon at the end of the season.

    http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news...214-1t48q.html

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    Is he only 34? Looks older.


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    rebels. they are the only ones who can afford him.

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    Can he play 10?

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    Paul a definite starter? Maybe....but he certainly won't be a finisher!

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    So this is what Hansie has been up to!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fulvio sammut View Post
    So this is what Hansie has been up to!

    Relentless.

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    http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport...-1226271091860

    Massive beat up turn out he is just after a holiday down under!
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    Shasta, I am to Nedlands what Shanahan is to the Labor Party.

    This site is my Australian.

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    This is funny, and still laughing from yesterday evening...

    Yesterday's news --- Chabal is coming down under to play in Australian Super 15 Rugby Competition

    Today's news ---- He's signing for Balmain, when did Balmain ever become a Austrlian Super 15 franchise.

    Spot on Gaffa, come for a holiday.

    Spotted someone yesterday saying "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane" couldn't agree any more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by benny View Post
    Spotted someone yesterday saying "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane" couldn't agree any more.
    Careful, Cory Jane could sue you for that!

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    it's just a promo tour for his valentines doll commercial!

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    Quote Originally Posted by benny View Post
    Yesterday's news --- Chabal is coming down under to play in Australian Super 15 Rugby Competition

    Today's news ---- He's signing for Balmain, when did Balmain ever become a Austrlian Super 15 franchise.
    My understanding is he's only making a one-off cameo for Balmain, much like Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell did last year, meaning he'd still be looking for a Super Rugby team to hook up with.

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    The interview that I read said he was playing super rugby. According to matt from GAGR chabal announced it in a live interview. I don't speak French and I'm not sure if it was in English so I dunno...
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