It’s not every day you see a winger casually shifting serious weight in the gym—but that’s exactly what’s got fans talking after a viral clip of England flyer Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
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The powerful back-three star was filmed smashing out a 230kg squat, making the enormous lift look almost routine. With banded knees, clean form, and total control throughout each rep, it wasn’t just about brute strength—it was a masterclass in technique and in-season power work.
For a player whose game is built on speed, agility, and explosiveness, this level of strength has left supporters stunned.
Social media quickly lit up with reactions:
“Basically superhuman! All we need is the origin story involving the Infinity Stone or a bolt of Speed Force lightning!”
“Yikes ?”
“Thought this was going to be some overloaded ego lift—but 230kg with bands, perfect control and proper reps? That’s completely legit.”
“From a winger? That’s seriously impressive ?”
“Wingers squatting 230kg for reps… madness.”
It’s a reminder that modern rugby demands more than just pace out wide. Players like Waboso are redefining the physical standards of the position—blending elite speed with raw strength.
If this is “just a casual lift,” you have to wonder what his max looks like.
STRONGEST RUGBY PLAYERS:
From monstrous bench presses to jaw-dropping squats, here’s an updated look at the strongest current players in the game.
12. Andrew Porter – 350kg (Squat)
Most players boast bench press numbers, but Ireland’s Andrew Porter is in a league of his own when it comes to lower-body power. His reported 350kg squat borders on elite powerlifting territory. That raw leg drive explains why he remains one of the most destructive scrummagers in world rugby with Leinster and Ireland.
11= Manu Tuilagi – 190kg (Bench Press)
Few centres combine brute strength and explosiveness like Tuilagi. His 190kg bench press reflects the ferocity he brings to contact. Now playing in France, he remains one of the most physically imposing midfielders when fit.
11= Ben Tameifuna – 190kg (Bench Press)
At around 150kg, Tameifuna is a human wrecking ball. His 190kg bench press complements his devastating scrummaging power for club and country.
10. Asafo Aumua – 195kg (Bench Press)
The Hurricanes and All Blacks hooker made headlines after posting a 195kg bench press in preseason. Explosive, dynamic, and still in his 20s, Aumua represents the modern hybrid of strength and athleticism.
9= Rory Sutherland – 200kg (Bench Press)
A British & Irish Lion with a 200kg bench, Sutherland’s gym strength mirrors his relentless work in the scrum.
9= Nicky Smith – 200kg (Bench Press)
The former weightlifter’s 200kg bench press underpins his technical excellence at loosehead for club and country.
7. Max Lahiff – 210kg (Bench Press)
Lahiff’s 210kg bench puts him among the elite gym performers in the Premiership. His raw power and versatility make him one of the league’s most feared scrummagers.
6. Biyi Alo – 220kg (Bench Press)
With a reported 220kg bench press, Alo’s upper-body strength is extraordinary. Few outside the international arena can match that level of pressing power.
5= WillGriff John – 230kg (Bench Press)
WillGriff John’s casually mentioned 230kg bench press remains one of the biggest numbers publicly stated by a current pro.
5= Gheorghe Gajion – 230kg (Bench Press)
Dubbed the “Beast from the East,” Gajion matches the 230kg mark. Representing Moldova and Romania, his freakish strength is legendary in European club rugby.
3. Eben Etzebeth – 275kg (Squat, reported) / 190kg+ (Bench)
The Springbok enforcer is renowned for his monstrous physicality. Etzebeth has been reported to squat around 270–275kg and bench close to 190kg. At 6'8" and over 120kg, he combines elite lock mobility with front-row-level strength — a terrifying combination that has helped South Africa dominate collisions for over a decade.
2. Tadhg Furlong – 240kg (Bench Press, reported)
Furlong’s gym numbers are the stuff of legend in Irish rugby circles, with reports of a 240kg bench press at his peak. His ability to combine brute strength with remarkable handling skills makes him one of the most complete tightheads in modern rugby.
1. Taniela Tupou – 250kg+ (Bench Press, reported)
“The Tongan Thor” is widely believed to have benched 250kg or more during his peak powerlifting phases. At around 135kg and explosively athletic, Tupou may well be the most powerful current prop in world rugby.
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