Chabal to play Subbies Rugby in Australia !

[qwerty51]

Why would the Tahs want him with Elsom, Palu, Dennis, Timani x2

 

[p.Tah]

If he was going to League I would have thought he'd stay in France and play for the Catalan Dragons as their big signing. Similar what the Crusaders (RL) did with Gareth Thomas.

Surely he'd go to Japan to finish his career.

 

[Army_Gav]

Make Sebastien Chabal your valentine http://bit.ly/wk5xtk

 

[Red Heavy]

A short term replacement for McDuling at the reds perhaps?

 

[No4918]

A short term replacement for McDuling at the reds perhaps?

That may actually make sense.

 

[Jets]

Plus Link can speak a bit of French. Would make it more attractive for the Caveman.

 

[suckerforred]

Um we have Kev, Simmo, AWH, Van and DK as locks. Where would he fit? No 8's Shatz, Quirk, DK and Higgers at a pinch......

 

[qwerty51]

Yep, if Chabal is going to play down here I doubt he wants to play club rugby or warm benches. He'll want a starting spot, the only place I reckon he would start is the Rebels at lock or #8 next year.

 

[Jets]

Plus the Reds have a squad of 31 as it is so I can't see it really happening.

 

[Wallatahs]

I was of the opinion that the Tahs, Brumbies and Force have used their Marquee allowances - leaving only the Reds and the Rebels as possibilities...

The Reds benefitted from some age in the back row last year. Perhaps they're looking to do it again.

 

[EVERYFWDTHINKTHEYREA6OR7]

Whilst he speaks English, maybe he want's to improve it and it's a lifestyle choice. Plus we (well i do) hate the English and he probably want's to hang out with like minded people.

Maybe he likes Aussie fluff?

 

[Brumbies Guy]

I was of the opinion that the Tahs, Brumbies and Force have used their Marquee allowances - leaving only the Reds and the Rebels as possibilities...

I'm probably having a mental blank but I can't think our marquee player is?

 

[GaffaCHinO]

I was of the opinion that the Tahs, Brumbies and Force have used their Marquee allowances - leaving only the Reds and the Rebels as possibilities...

The Reds benefitted from some age in the back row last year. Perhaps they're looking to do it again.

The Force have a development Marguee spot left after Willie left but The Caveman wouldnt fit under this.

 

[suckerforred]

I'm probably having a mental blank but I can't think our marquee player is?

Give Jake time.....

 

[Wallatahs]

I'm probably having a mental blank but I can't think our marquee player is?

I thought Speight and Yanuyanutawa were your Emerging and Marquee players respectivley, but Brumbies.com.au only mentions Speight... Perhaps the Marquee is still available at the Brumbies.

 

[Bruce Ross]

I thought Speight and Yanuyanutawa were your Emerging and Marquee players respectivley, but Brumbies.com.au only mentions Speight... Perhaps the Marquee is still available at the Brumbies.

Why would Jerry Yanuyanutawa need to be listed as a marquee player? There was speculation that he would play for Fiji in last year's World Cup but it didn't eventuate. A couple of years ago he was selected in an Australian A squad but never took the field. This would confirm his eligibility to play for the Wallabies.

 

[lincoln]

If the Rebels had one bright spot last year I thought it was their backrow, Lipman, Saffy and Delve were serviceably respectable. Depth?, can't comment, but with Delve off to Frogland there's a spot for Chabal. Has he played much decent rugby at 8?

Chabal will/would find the pace and athleticism of Super Rugby a challenge, there aren't too many games played on muddy, or even heavy, pitches. I could see him in a super-sub role for the Rebels as cover for 4/5/6/8. Let's hope the change of scenery gives him a new lease of life and drags a few more punters through the gates in Melbourne.

Agree - watched him as a replacement in the Racing v Toulouse game - he looked out of condition, made some poor decisions with ball in hand, timing looked off, and generally was underwhelming. I can't see him lasting a half of Super rugby.

 

[Bruce Ross]

Agree - watched him as a replacement in the Racing v Toulouse game - he looked out of condition, made some poor decisions with ball in hand, timing looked off, and generally was underwhelming.

If I were you, lincoln, and I happened to bump into him I would be inclined not to pass those thoughts on to him.

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Why would Jerry Yanuyanutawa need to be listed as a marquee player? There was speculation that he would play for Fiji in last year's World Cup but it didn't eventuate. A couple of years ago he was selected in an Australian A squad but never took the field. This would confirm his eligibility to play for the Wallabies.

Can't be Jerry as Bruce notes above, only possibilty would be Rory Murphy who represented Ireland in U20s, but I thought ARU was ruling him eligible.

 

[lincoln]

If I were you, lincoln, and I happened to bump into him I would be inclined not to pass those thoughts on to him.

Could say the same about Clarence Tillman after his encounter SBW but not in person. Reminds of when David Schultz - WWF - slapped 20/20 reporter David Stossel to the ground for suggesting that wrestling was fake.