“Puts teammates to shame” – Manu Tuilagi sets outstanding bench press record for England

“How much do you bench bro?” is a question heard around rugby clubs and a gyms all over the country.

The England squad have met for Steve Borthwick’s first training camp as head coach since he replaced Eddie Jones last month.

However, one gym record that wasn’t broken during the 2023 Six Nations was Tuilagi’s benchpress triumph.

Bench Press record:

RugbyPass have put a list together of the bench press records of elite rugby players.

Here we look at, according to that list, the three strongest players currently in the England squad.

BENCH-PRESS RECORD:

#5. Courtney Lawes (Lock) – 150kg

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