The dude was so savage even people with no interest in rugby knew him and knew why he was known. And beyond that, he's actually a real teddy bear, very considerate, very involved in charities in a practical level, beyond "throwing a couple bucks for the brownie points", he's a very appreciated person in France.

In France he is also nicknamed "l'anesthésiste" (the anesthetist).

3:22 I remember that game, that is not just blood, Ali Williams went out with a broken jaw.

One of the most respected man and player in the world.

It's probably been told a few times in the comments but that NZ player with blood all over his mouth is named Ali Williams and what you see is a broken jaw. For 6 weeks he had to feed almost exclusively on soup, and he throwed a "soup for Ali" call during which he received over 1000 recipes ! I'm not sure but he is supposed to have released a book with the best recipes he's tasted.

He lived in my village when he played for Sale RUFC True gent gentle giant

and you will notice when his tackled target went to the ground and play moved or stopped his eyes were always on the wellbeing of the other -- very softly spoken guy humble too

Vercingetorix playing Rugby

Met him when I waw a kid, a real teddy bear !!! Very sweet and played with me and my friends.

Le monstre. Great player. From England.

Rugby is no joke now. When I was in the military. I played some rugby with some guys from NZ. The next day after playing with them I could barely even get around.

At the hight of his career, he used to have 7% bodyfat. Pure bones and muscles

His speed is exceptional, with him weighing 119kg and almost 2m tall

We Aussie fans loved watching the Caveman , create mayhem and carnage on the field

One of his nickname is actually the caveman and a few years back, before a competition (can't remember if it was 6 nations or world cup), he was depicted as a baby-eating caveman by the english tabloïds. It was quite funny considering the fact that he's known to be a teddy bear (but still a bear)

I really liked your reaction to Chabal's tackle, I saw your eyes and your mouth wide open, because you felt the shock and the power of the tackle on the opposing player and you immediately said "all that without any protection, padding...", we felt in you an immense recognition and also respect for this sport which at the highest level can be very violent physically!!!! From France 💙🤍❤

WOW! This guy is just massive and solid as a rock! And the look in his eyes at 2:49 ... JEEESUS! He's frightening, imposing, and impressive ... what a beast! And yes, you're right, he looks like a caveman ... wow ... I'm impressed. Alright, I definitely need to watch more videos about this champion, he's really something else, and really particular. Cool video reaction, thx for that!

His other nickname in france is the anesthesist

The last run when you said he was exhausted after the run, you have to take into account that it was at the 80’ min... so of course after 1h20 min of rugby game everyone is expected to be exhausted after such a 60 meter run 😅

He seemed to come to prominence late in his career. Probably because he was at Bourgoin which weren’t a huge club. He was a good player and always good for a hard carry or big hit in defence. However, I think he was surrounded by much better all round players at test level like Dusautoir, Bonnaire, Betsen, Harinordoquy etc. But in 2007, Chabal was the right man in the right place. He was an icon of that World Cup. That stare down was the moment of the competition.

It’s a marvelous player, when he arrived on the field, i remember the people crying « Chabaaaaaaaal » like a animal. Everybody know it’s time to big choc ! 😂😂 The players who’s are in front of him must be scared...😱

That 1st tackle is a textbook hit, perfect form, arms wrapped around the body, head in the correct position as to not hurt himself and as you saw yeah check the other guy to make sure their OK and a tap on the head as a sign of respect.

We are in France,we speak French,or something like that.

8:41 Jaw broken by the way.... in case of you didn't know... Miss him so much, he's very emotional guy and cries a lot too

in the real life it,s a very good guy, very sweat and calm

Many thanks or the great video. Chabal is truly a French Knight of old, plowing though his opponents like a tank!

There's a former player named Vincent Moscato who says Chabal has muscles in places other players don't have.

That second challenge shattered the opponents jaw. Multiple breaks requiring surgical repair.

Yeah you got the name right mate,in the uk we also call him sea bass.

50% Man 50% Machine 100% Southwest In cassoulet we trust

at 3'23, right at this moment, on the impact Sebastien Chabal broke the jaws to Ali James (New Zeland player) ^^

Sébastien Chabal était un Monstre du Rugby Français !!!!

Le meilleur moment c'est quand il rentrait en cours de match, la caméra faisait un gros plan sur son visage....tout le stade frisonnait ...!

He served in "les resto' du cœur " Which is an asociation who help the homeless persons civing them foods gratos and by singing in concert where the money il redistribued in thd asociation for pay the food , yes chabal sang

Une brute avec un cœur en or un ancien paysans portant les balleaux de paille à bout de fourche💪

Sébastien Chabal,notre démolisseur légendaire !!🇫🇷

The sign of the cross made me spit my fucking coffee bro 😂

Apparently when he played in Manchester, he used to drive something similar to a Fiat 500. Can you imagine that pulling up, and him unfurling out of the drivers side?! 😲😂

Chabal Knocking out Marc Giraud with a slap during a match was funny to watch

the guy at 4 minutes 09 (bleeding) had his jaw broken during the impact against Chabal, he ate straw for several weeks (I'm French and I saw this match live)

He was much loved When he played at Sale Sharks in the North of England for several seasons

thanks friend love your reaction

Chabal is metal.

Hes not the best, but hes the most charismatic :)

Chabal was like a locomotive. You saw him rushing to destroy you, and then you remember nothing until you woke up a few days later in the hospital. The man was litterally making fun of the Blacks haka. His nicknames speak for him: "The Caveman", "Attila", "The Animal", "Hannibal Lecter", "The Anesthesist", "Cartouche" ("Bullet"), ...

The one they you'll find hard to find is a chabal high tackle. Really hard and clean. A really classy player.

His nicknames are, as far as I’m aware... the caveman, le beast, and la sea bass... at least they’re the ones we know in England! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I used to play rugby and when you get tackled by a gentleman with that stature you are going to feel it for several days afterwards

Cool de voir une vidéo sur Seb faite par un fan de NFL Thank you guy 👍 Essaie de faire pareil avec Jonah "The mountain Man" Lomu, aussi surnommé The Bus 💥💥💥

I'm genuinely curious how this guy never got recruited to play a linebacker in the NFL. He's LT, Butkus, Lambert, Singletary, Jr. Seau material, hands-down. Imagine this dude in full equipment staring down a quarterback. Fucking terrifying.

You need to watch some Rugby League as well. Variation on the game but there are some insanely tough men in that game too. Anyone who walks onto a rugby pitch in either code deserves massive respect.

i'm french and it's my favourite sport. So very good choice of video an d of course player the caveman

I"ve met once, before a match in Colombes, and he is very nice and gentle.

i was a rugby player no where near his level tho but hits are fun and this dudes turn of pace is crazy for a #8 aint going to lie id love to go head to head with this beast

Chabal brutal !!! 🏈👍☠️

Cheers from France dude :)

Hey what team is that on your hoodie ?

Do a video on the Stade Toulousain!

Don't forget that rugby isn't all about the big guys and the big hits. Check out Shane Williams (Wales) to see what small guys can do too!

Watch Serge Betsen another great french player! One of his Surname " la faucheuse" in french !

I'd recommand Camille chat and Mathieu Bastareaud if you want to seek for other huge frenchs players

Chabal is not considered by fans as One of the best rugby players But he is one of the most famous ever with Lomu, Wilkinson and Carter It’s due to his look and brutal style He is the archetypal rugby man, wild and virile He is so easy to identified

At 4:06 Chabal broke Ali Williams's jaw on that impact.

You should do a reaction video to Josua Tuisova or Levani Botia of Fiji Rugby. These two are crazy rugby players.

My cousin was on the national team with him, and he gave me a training jersey from that era. There's still a stain of blood on it so maybe I have the proof that this monster is human who knows.

Beast

Chabal is an icon for us frenches but he was not perfect, as we are all are, he had a poor Ball Pass but when he got it, you wouldn't be in his path. And if the other got it, you wouldn't have enjoy him commin' in front of you... French Flair and take care ;) Hail from Normandy

I think Chabal is a good intro to French rugby, the guy is such an icon. However, no true rugby fan in France would place him near the top 5 GOAT, I could give you a list but I'll just give you one name: Thierry Dusautoir.

I believe the 5 kiwi (Ali Willliams ?) had his jaw broken and wrote a book of soup recipes...

If he played in NFl, i imagine him as a middle linebacker, a sort of mix between Urlacher and Ray Lewis but more intimidating...

Actually there s a very young French Rugby Player s already a star he just won European cup with Stade Toulousain club and play in French Team too ... His name is Mathieu Dupont

React to Tifo Football - Football's greatest underdog story. It includes one of the happiest memories of my childhood

Chabal la bestia from Colombia

Chabal is the french Derrick Henry !! Same angry runs, same stiff arm !! You can't stop him

Check out Martin Johnson from the England 2003 World Champion team. He's a 6'7" beast. That was easily one of the Best teams in the history of rugby. They were perfection.

The long hair and beard look is i believe to have been inspired by the Imperial Guard of Napoleon. His hair been cut since but he is none the less daunting. Hope that helps.

C'est une légende en France. C'est lui qui a peint les grottes de Lascaux 😂

he broke this nzl guy his jaw this game

Chabel broke the guy's (Ali Williams) jaw in that second hit

He could play The Mountain in Games of Thrones!

I sir, I'm writing these few words from France. Sorry It's not because I'm French, I'm a Cowboys Fan & had a summer master (because of my study inFrance) at LSU. So you know who I'm rooting for. LOL!!! But I wonder where NFL teams would have put Seb? 3Tech ala Warren Sapp, DE ala D. Ware or MLB ala Ray Lewis? What I'm sure of is that when he figured it out, he would have been "The Devastator" because of his mind set (I had the great honour to met him), his team first approach & his demeanor on & off the field! He's a great person you overseas would have loved! Take care & be safe. Philippe.

chabal it's like a train who rollin on you when he want to catch the ball !!!!

En ce mois de juin 2007, le rugby découvre un nouveau dieu du stade : le n°8 du XV de France vient de terrasser Chris Masoe, le 3e ligne des redoutables All Blacks, beau bébé d'1,88m et 102 kilos. L'homme est complètement sonné. Une semaine plus tard, rebelote. Ali Williams s'effondre, percuté de plein fouet par ce même n°8. Le géant de 2 mètres sort du terrain, la mâchoire fracturée. Les images font le tour de la planète. Les deux énormes plaquages se classent dans le top 30 des vidéos de rugby les plus vues de tous les temps sur KZfaq. En deux matchs contre la plus grande nation de rugby du monde, le Valentinois Sébastien Chabal s'est fait un nom. Son look cheveux longs-barbe noire soigneusement entretenu lui valent les sobriquets de "Caveman" en Nouvelle-Zélande et en Angleterre, de "The french beast" en Afrique du Sud, sa puissance physique ceux d' "anesthésiste" en Italie, d' "Attila" chez nous. In this month of June 2007, rugby discovers a new god of the stadium: the n ° 8 of the XV of France has just defeated Chris Masoe, the 3rd line of the formidable All Blacks, beautiful baby of 1.88m and 102 kilos. The man is completely stunned. A week later, rebelote. Ali Williams collapses, hit head-on by the same No. 8. The two-meter giant comes out of the field, his jaw fractured. The images go around the planet. The two huge tackles make it to the top 30 most viewed rugby videos of all time on KZfaq. In two matches against the biggest rugby nation in the world, the Valentinois Sébastien Chabal has made a name for himself. His carefully groomed long hair-black beard look earned him the nicknames of "Caveman" in New Zealand and England, "The french beast" in South Africa, his physical strength those of "anesthetist" in Italy, "Attila" with us.

8mn30 Chabal a cassé la machoire du joueur Neo-Zélandais qui avec beaucoup d'humour a publié une photo de lui mangeant de la soupe

Yo, you should check out Bakkies Botha (the enforcer)

Last night six Nations match France Vs Scotland was brilliant ...well done Scotland ..well done Wales champions 2021!!

The man who bleeded from the mouth is Richie Mccaw and he has his jaw broken.... Thanks Mr Chabal!!!

Chabal.. the legendary cave. Man..

Please do a reaction to Cobus Reinach, I can't believe no one has done one yet.

you should have a look on Francois 'Faf' de Klerk a south african World Champion in 2019 !

An another beast ? Jonah Lomu !

They don't need padding. They have muscles.

Rugby is an american football version for men's, without proctection.....

i saw his last match live at my own town La rochelle , it was La Rochelle vs Lyon 4 or 5 years ago already ^^ , BTW you can check champion cup final in 2 weeks, ( aka europ cup ) , it's La Rochelle vs Leinster Rugby is a religion in the south Half of france , north part don't care that much

You need to watch some of your domestic rugby too. MLR is a good watch

We call that « un caramel »

Monster delux!

My fav player ever

If you love great tacklers see the vidéo of Mathieu Bastareau. He is a monster too

Nice vid, but too many replays. I thought you would show more footages in almost 10mn time, at least 10 or 12 actions, Caveman did so many in his career. Americans could think this great player made 5 amazing highlights in his whole career. It's like if you showed 3 actions of Lomu, or 4 shoots of Wilkinson... Peanut compared to what they've really done.