Actually if Chabal didn't have the hair and the beard he wouldn't get as much attention because his impact at international rugby hasn't been that great especially when you compare his international form to the way he plays in the Guinness Premiership and the Heineken Cup. In those competitions he dominates and controls matches, at international level he is just as likely to knock on than put in a big hit. Vastly overrated player at international level, which is why he isn't an automatic first choice in the French team, but amazing club player.