“Can squat 350kg” – The 8 biggest and strongest 2023 Rugby World Cup beasts

Whether through their towering stature, substantial build, or remarkable power, these superhuman players are poised to leave a lasting impact on the tournament.

In this context, RUCK highlights the exceptional giants who are poised to shine during the event...

Powerhouse loosehead Porter is poised to make a sizeable impact for Ireland moving forward.

The 27-year-old Leinster loosehead, who has won 52 caps, is a huge carrier, massive in the scrum and is renowned for his freakish ability in the gym.

According to Jonny Waterson in The Irish Times: “Noted for his strength, Porter, if the figure doing the rounds is accurate, can squat 350kg (772lb) or, if you like, three Cian Healys. Quite an effective mass of cleaning-out power.”

At 6ft 8 and 280lbs, Eben Etzebeth must scare the sh*t out of his own family. This rugby player is still just 26, but is such a tank he had to have custom made dumbbells (source) specially made for him, because the 65kg (145lb) ones were, and I quote, ‘too light’.

Taniela, hailing from Tonga, is a colossal figure in the world of rugby. He graces the position of tight head prop for the Queensland Reds and proudly represents Australia on the international rugby stage.

Regrettably, the specific details of his impressive lifting prowess remain elusive across online sources. However, it's a safe bet that his strength is nothing short of extraordinary – one only needs to glimpse at the remarkable muscular development, especially evident in his traps, to comprehend his remarkable power.

The 6ft 4ins, 16st 7lbs winger is a key weapon in his team and a player with three Lions Tests to his name from the 2021 tour of South Africa.

According to this article, Manu Tuilagi also has a neck measuring over 20 inches and has to get his shirts custom made by the squad leaders. He runs the 100m sub 12 seconds and he also benches about 220kg for reps. I don’t even want to guess what he squats…

As Danny Care said: "Witness the beast that is Manu."

The Wales fullback isn’t the biggest on the list, not by a long shot. Halfpenny has put on some serious size over the years and is a solid unit on the field. He has a great shape and very lean, women’s choice it seems!

18st 2lbs. 6ft 5in. Fast, strong, agile, intelligent and super fit. If The Pearl wasn't an elite rugby player, you'd half expect to see him crushing skulls in Game of Thrones.