Rabah Slimani
 Slimani in 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 October 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Sarcelles, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 119 kg (18 st 10 lb; 262 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rabah Slimani (born 18 October 1989) is a French rugby union player who plays as a prop for the Irish URC side Leinster[1] and the France national team.
Career
Slimani 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]
Honours
- Clermont
- 1× Top 14: 2017
- 1× European Rugby Challenge Cup: 2019
- Leinster
References
- ^ "Rabah Slimani Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ^ "Rabah Slimani, l'enfant d'à côté". 28 February 2015.
External links
- France profile at FFR