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The 300-Pound "Tank": Meet Rugby Powerhouse Thomas du Toit

In the world of international rugby, Thomas du Toit he is an undeniable force of nature known by the apt nickname "The Tank". This South African powerhouse plays as a prop for both the English Premiership side Bath Rugby and the famed Springboks national team. If you appreciate raw athletic dominance and massive physicality, Du Toit's game is a must-watch display of power.

Du Toit is built specifically for the brutal collisions that define rugby. Standing 6'-2" tall and weighing in at around 300 lbs., he possesses a uniquely powerful, muscular build for a front-row forward. This immense size is his greatest weapon, allowing him to consistently break through tackles and gain crucial ground for his teams. His powerful leg drive and ability to maintain momentum make him one of the hardest men in the sport to bring down.

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Notre Dame Offensive Line '22 #76 Joe Alt (OL) 6’-8”, 322 lbs. #54 Blake Fisher (OL) 6’-6”, 312 lbs. #52 Zeke Correll (OL) 6’-3”, 306 lbs. #53 Quinn Murphy (OL) 6’-5¼”, 312 lbs. #75 Josh Lugg (OL) 6’-6⅞”, 316 lbs.

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Brady Latham (62) 6'-5", 304 lbs. Joshua Braun (78) 6'-6", 338 lbs.

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They were all part of the Chicago Bears' offensive line during the 2015 NFL season. Specifically, they started together in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, forming the core of the Bears' front five:

Kyle Long (75) at right tackle 6'-6", 313 lbs.

Vladimir Ducasse (62) at right guard 6'-5", 329 lbs.

Will Montgomery (64) at center 6'-3", 304 lbs.

Matt Slauson (68) at left guard 6'-5", 315 lbs.

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Danny Pinter

Daniel James Pinter Position: Center 6'–4", 301 lbs. (193cm, 136kg) Team: Indianapolis Colts Born: June 19, 1996 in South Bend, IN College: Ball State

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Zak Zinter is an American football guard for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. He was a three-time All-Big Ten selection and a unanimous All-American.

Height: 6'-6" Weight: 322 lbs. Born: April 17, 2001 in Port St. Lucie, FL

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Kyle Peko

Position: DT 6'-1", 305 lbs. (185cm, 138kg) Team: Detroit Lions Born: July 23, 1993 in La Habra, CA College: Oregon St.

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Roberto Garza is a former American football center. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and in 2005, joined the Chicago Bears, spending ten seasons with the team.

Height: 6'-2" Weight: 310 lbs. Born: March 26, 1979 in Rio Hondo, TX

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Giovanni Manu (76) Offensive lineman

Werner "Giovanni" Manu is a Tongan-born American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played Canadian football in U Sports for the UBC Thunderbirds. Manu was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6'-8" Weight: 351 lbs. Born: January 26, 2001 in Tonga

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Jordan Morgan is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6′-5″ Weight: 311 lbs. (141 kg) Born: August 4, 2001 in Marana, AZ

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Garret Greenfield is an American football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6′-7″ Weight: 320 lbs. Born: September 20, 1999

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William Hernandez is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at UTEP.

Born: September 2, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV Current team: Arizona Cardinals (#76 / Guard) Education: University of Texas at El Paso, Chaparral High School Weight: 304 lbs. Height: 6′-2″

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Poona Ford

Kaylon Nakia Ford Position: DT 5'-11", 310 lbs. (180cm, 140kg) Team: Los Angeles Chargers Born: November 19, 1995 in Hilton Head, SC 

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Mason McCormick (OL), 6'-5", 315 lbs.

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Doug Brenner (OL), 6'-2", 321 lbs.

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Trevor Keegan is an American football offensive guard. He played college football at the University of Michigan. Keegan was twice named to the All-Big Ten team, helping Michigan win a national championship in 2023.

Born: August 30, 2000, Crystal Lake, IL Weight: 320 lbs. Height: 6′-6″

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Jerome "JC" Latham is an American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Alabama, earning all-conference honors in 2023.

Born: February 8, 2003 in Mississippi, U.S. Height: 6'-6" (1.98 m) Weight: 360 lbs. (163 kg)