Richard Metcalfe (Scotland) at 2.13m 22 stone Richard is now retired from rugby due to injury
Devin Toner (Ireland) at 2.08m (6'10") is currently (2010) the tallest player in international Rugby.
(Also listed as 2.11m, 6'11" on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Toner)
Luke Chartris (Wales) is listed at 2.06m (6'9") on the Welsh Rugby Union Official Site: http://www.wru.co.uk/19811.php?player=4871&includeref=dynamic
Brent Cockbain of Wales is 2.04m tall.
Tony Buckley of Ireland is 134kg.
(Listed at 130kg and 1.96m in 2010, )
The above two were the two 'largest' players in terms of weight and height playing in the 2008 6 Nations.
Bill Cavubati (Fiji) at 165kg
are the tallest and heaviest players to play at an international level ever.
Soccer would be first with cricket and rugby in a close race for second. Gary Player (golf) is a famous sport celebrity from South Africa. So is Zola Budd (1,500 m runner).
South Africa
In the Union code South Africa won the cup in 1995
1995.
Percy Montgomery with 893
Football - Steven Pienaar (Everton, England) Cricket, Rugby - The entire teams
Victor Matfield of South Africa
rugby union in the winter and cricket in the summer. But althogether probably rugby. Most sports are also played in South Africa
Soccer would be first with cricket and rugby in a close race for second. Gary Player (golf) is a famous sport celebrity from South Africa. So is Zola Budd (1,500 m runner).
Pedrie is a rugby player who plays for the Blue bulls in South Africa.
ricky Januarie of South Africa
Fourie du Preez of South Africa
John Smit became famous as a prominent South African rugby player and captain of the national team, the Springboks. He played a crucial role in leading the team to victory in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, which significantly elevated his status in the sport. Smit was known for his leadership skills, versatility as a player, and contributions to rugby in South Africa, making him a celebrated figure in the sport. His dedication and achievements on the field have left a lasting legacy in rugby history.
South Africa
rugby
South Africa
Tony Marsh