Dave’s pick #7: Sebastien Chabal
A Kiwi journalist recently wrote: “Sebastien Chabal is not your typical French rugby player.
There is something about Sebastien Chabal.
He’s the thick-bearded 29-year-old with the the long, dark grey-streaked hair and the hunched muscular shoulders.
He’s also the French flanker who plays his rugby like Jerry Collins, more primal power than Gallic flair, and bounced All Blacks strongman Chris Masoe from his own venue during the first test in Auckland.
And he’s the man who in little more than a week has managed to transfer to New Zealand the cult status he enjoys in Europe.
It is a remarkable feat for a player whose limited English has allowed for only short, to-the-point soundbites to the media. ”
When asked,’You appeared to have said something to Masoe after the tackle, were you checking on his health?’
Chabal replied: “Non. That’s not my problem.”
Enough said!
Dave’s Team
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4. Paul O’Connell (6)
5. Victor Matfield (2)
6. Richie McCaw (1)
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8. Sebastien Chabal (7)
9. Fourie du Preez (3)
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12. Matt Giteau (4)
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15. Chris Latham (5)
