Rabah Slimani

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Rabah Slimani
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Date of birth (1989-10-18) 18 October 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Sarcelles, France
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight119 kg (18 st 10 lb; 262 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2017 Stade Français 187 (25)
2017–2024 Clermont 148 (5)
2024– Leinster 14 (5)
Correct as of 1 March 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2010 France A 3 (0)
2013– France 57 (20)
Correct as of 20 October 2019

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. He currently plays for URC side Leinster. [1]

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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

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References

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