He most notably played for Stade Français and Toulouse in the Top 14 as well as the French national side as a fly-half or centre.

He did not earn his second until six years later, when his performances for Stade Français attracted the attention of French coach Bernard Laporte.

After returning to his hometown club Toulouse he was again selected under new coach Marc Lièvremont for France's 2008 autumn tests.

Skrela was injured in the opening game against Japan and withdrew from the tournament and replaced by Jean-Marc Doussain.

At his father's insistence, he completed a diploma in civil engineering at Toulouse's Institut National des Sciences Appliquées before beginning his rugby career full-time.