Sebastien Chabal
Sports instill a lot of great qualities in athletes. These qualities are also applicable in other aspects like including career, love, and even when playing poker. It’s surprising how some of the greatest athletes like Boris Becker transitioned from the court to the poker table. French rugby union star footballer Sebastien Chabal is also taking the same road. He first played for the Bourgoin and 
Racing Metro 92 Paris clubs the moved to London to play for the Sale Sharks. He also became a part of the squad that bagged the Six Nations Championships in 2007.
He is one of the most popular and influential sportsman of France. When he moved to the UK, the fans coined the term ‘SeaBass’ after him. The media called the phenomenon as ‘Chabalmania’. His rugby career spanned for more than ten years. With his distinct full beard and long hair, he is not hard to miss in the field. All of this combined his rough tackling skills earned him the nickname the Caveman. This led to more endorsements and deals making him the highest paid rugby player in 2007.
Recently, Chabal joined others like Becker and signed to be part of Team PokerStars France. He has been actively playing online with the screen name ‘Chabal’ and would want to bring his game to the live poker scene. He takes part in celebrity poker tournaments for charity along with other athletes and professional poker players. His aggressive tactics on the field could come in handy in the poker table. With his huge fan base, there is no doubt that he will still have a huge following behind him when he plays poker. Equipped with the skills of an athlete and the experience of a fighter, Chabal is one force to watch out for in the professional poker arena.