Chabal????

Question

I heard chabal isnt on the French squad for the six nations. Is this true? If so why? Are the french crazy. Chabal is one of the if not the best french player they have.

Answer 1

Chabal is charismatic, but a less than average international lock, and an average number 8.

The French are not crazy, and their new coach's selections look the business.

Team to beat at this years six nations.

Answer 2

Lievremont (French Manager) is not a huge fan of Chabal however the door has been left open for him to appear later in the tourny, or later  for a french cap.

Vermeulen is a better pick at #8 because of his endurance and he has demonstrated he is an 80 minute player.  Chabal is a 60 minute AT BEST player.

Further because of all the injuries and retirements France decided (and I agree) to take a fresh aproach and maintain their position in the world.  19 players are not returning to 6 nations from World Cup action.

I love Chabal, but his gas tank is not very big, and that could be a problem.

I hope that helps.  They did well against a string Scot side, so I would not be too worried.

Answer 3

Chabal is the most over rated rugby player in the world. When he was clean shaven nobody knew him. Then he grows his hair and a grizzly beard, breaks Ali Williams jaw and became the "Face of the World Cup". But my calling him over rated I don't mean he's **** and he shouldn't have been left out of the squad entireley though, I would most definitely have him on the bench as an impact player, as he is feared and a ferocious runner, and is feared and respected by many players.

Answer 4

Chabal is a good player when it comes to smashing into the opposition, but he is not good in the scrummage and is not a 80 minute player.

The team that smashed Scotland were a young lean team that look very dangerous and the team to beat in this year's 6N's.

I love watching Chabal, but I do not think the French are crazy by not having him in the squad.