Rabah Slimani

Rabah Slimani
Date of birth (1989-10-18) 18 October 1989
Place of birth Sarcelles, France
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2017
2017–
Stade Français
Clermont
187
8
(25)
(0)
Correct as of 28 October 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010
2013–
France A
France
3
47
(0)
(20)
Correct as of 9 June 2018

Rabah Slimani (born 18 October 1989) is a French rugby union player who can play on both sides of the scrum; tight head prop and loose head prop, and he currently plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14.[1]

Career

He first discovered rugby in his home town of Sarcelles. While playing for AAS Sarcelles, he was spotted by Stade Français cadets and was invited to train with the squad in 2008. He made his professional club debut in 2009, and made his international debut with France, coming off the bench against New Zealand on 9 November 2013 at the Stade de France.

Personal life

Born in France, Slimani is of Algerian descent.[2]

References

  1. "Rabah Slimani Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  2. "Rabah Slimani, l'enfant d'à côté". 28 February 2015.


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