Chabal hit with ban for ref rant

RACING METRO’S Sebastien Chabal was yesterday banned for 60 days for criticising Top 14 referees, ending his season.

The ban could be reduced to 30 days if Chabal agrees to carry out “activities in the general interest”, including helping with the development of young players.

The ban came into effect yesterday, even though Chabal has already served a two-week ban imposed by his club Racing-Metro since describing Top 14 referees as “useless” in an interview.