Rabah Slimani

Rabah Slimani
Date of birth	18 October 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Sarcelles, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	119 kg (18 st 10 lb; 262 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Position(s)	Prop
Senior career
Years	Team
2008–2017	Stade Français
2017–2024	Clermont
2024-	Leinster
	Correct as of 26 October 2024
International career
Years	Team
2010	France A
2013–2019	France
	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. Slimani has signed a contract to play with Leinster Rugby in the URC for the 2024/25 Season.^[1]

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]

References

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

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[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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