Tallest rugby players in history including '7ft powerhouse' and 'gentle giant' - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck

Tallest rugby players in history including ‘7ft powerhouse’ and ‘gentle giant’

6. Andries Bekker (208cm, 6ft 9in)

He is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League.

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5. Luke Charteris (209cm, 6ft 9in)

The Wales team-mate Shane Williams rarely liked standing next to. Charteris’ huge engine has seen his international career amass 74 Test caps since his debut in South Africa back in 2004. He’s now playing for Bath in the Gallagher Premiership.6ft



2=. Martin Bayfield (210cm, 6ft 10in)

The 208 cm (6 ft 10in) tall Bayfield made his England debut in 1991, and would accumulate 34 caps along with three for the British & Irish Lions. Following his retirement, the lock dabbled in acting before becoming a well respected presenter on BT Sport and ITV.

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