Chabal calls it quits

Former France forward Sebastien Chabal will retire this weekend.

Tue, 06 May, 2014 - 01:00

Pirate Irwin

The 37-year-old Lyon back row or lock will face La Rochelle on Sunday at the end of a 16-year career.

Nicknamed ‘The Caveman’ because of his long hair and beard, Chabal made 62 appearances for France between 2000 and 2011, winning the Six Nations twice.

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