Sonny Bill Williams Height
6ft 3 ½ (191.8 cm)
New Zealand professional Rugby player and boxer. Earlier in his career he used to get listed by clubs as "Height: 1.91m, Weight: 108kg", although at 'The Blues', they give him "Height: 194 cm, Weight: 108 kg [238 pounds]" and then in 2020 was listed "6ft 3in" at Toronto Wolfpack.
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Average Guess (43 Votes)
6ft 3.58in (192cm)
6ft 3.58in (192cm)
Zach2024 said on 26/Sep/24
I met him in Saudi Arabia this year during pilgrimage. We were both in sandals. A lovely, humble brother...and huge. Both in terms of physique and height. Difficult to tell how tall he was, I'm 5'9 but he was towering way above me. If I had to guess a number it'd be 6'5, but I could well be wrong. I had to actually stand on something to get a decent selfie with him. Sometimes pictures with other individuals of similar height are more accurate than meeting them in person, particularly when there is a significant height discrepancy.
I met him in Saudi Arabia this year during pilgrimage. We were both in sandals. A lovely, humble brother...and huge. Both in terms of physique and height. Difficult to tell how tall he was, I'm 5'9 but he was towering way above me. If I had to guess a number it'd be 6'5, but I could well be wrong. I had to actually stand on something to get a decent selfie with him. Sometimes pictures with other individuals of similar height are more accurate than meeting them in person, particularly when there is a significant height discrepancy.
Tawehret said on 30/Apr/23
Thanks Rob, so is he like 177 cm? It’s just I find it abit tough to find photos of him showcasing he’s near that
Editor Rob
Thanks Rob, so is he like 177 cm? It’s just I find it abit tough to find photos of him showcasing he’s near that
Editor Rob177 is a safe bet
Tawehret said on 18/Apr/23
Hey rob how tall do you think ex All Black player Piri weepu is? Since you have other rugby players on here 😆
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Hey rob how tall do you think ex All Black player Piri weepu is? Since you have other rugby players on here 😆
Editor RobWell, maybe short compared to the other NZ players, but I could believe near 5ft 10.
OriginalAnon said on 31/Jan/23
191/192cm. Can sometimes pull off 193cm in the ring.
191/192cm. Can sometimes pull off 193cm in the ring.
Big T said on 19/Sep/22
Having seen a video of Momoa meeting Ofa and other All Blacks, his posture is quite erratic so in all fairness it was harder to judge his height than I thought from the stills
Having seen a video of Momoa meeting Ofa and other All Blacks, his posture is quite erratic so in all fairness it was harder to judge his height than I thought from the stills
Big T said on 18/Sep/22
Jason Momoa (listed 6’4” here) was recently pictured with Ofa Tu’ungafasi (listed 195cm) and they look close in height. SBW was always clearly taller than Ofa (who is definitely more like 6’3” than 6’5”). Hard to imagine SBW being shorter than Momoa.
Jason Momoa (listed 6’4” here) was recently pictured with Ofa Tu’ungafasi (listed 195cm) and they look close in height. SBW was always clearly taller than Ofa (who is definitely more like 6’3” than 6’5”). Hard to imagine SBW being shorter than Momoa.
Josh conlan said on 7/Sep/22
He's definitely taller than what you have there I have a photo of him standing next to David haye. You have a photo with David haye stating he's 6'2" now you tell me this height difference is just over an inch lol he's taller than his afro. I personally have measured him at a training camp he's basically 6ft 5 just shy off it just over 195 cm just Google David haye sonny bill williams see for yourself this height you have is laughable he probably left highschool at 6ft 3 and grew a couple inch he is super tall
He's definitely taller than what you have there I have a photo of him standing next to David haye. You have a photo with David haye stating he's 6'2" now you tell me this height difference is just over an inch lol he's taller than his afro. I personally have measured him at a training camp he's basically 6ft 5 just shy off it just over 195 cm just Google David haye sonny bill williams see for yourself this height you have is laughable he probably left highschool at 6ft 3 and grew a couple inch he is super tall
Inches_to_cm said on 12/Apr/22
Hi Rob, what do you think of the guys posing on either side of SBW? Click Here
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Hi Rob, what do you think of the guys posing on either side of SBW? Click Here
Editor RobThey can look a bit over 4 inches shorter there, maybe 4.5 inches. The guy on left of photo might appear taller in person than the guy on right (even though they can look roughly similar).
Big T said on 28/Mar/22
After looking a fraction shorter than 194cm Barry Hall in the build up to the fight, he seemed to be taller than Barry in the ring and during the staredown
After looking a fraction shorter than 194cm Barry Hall in the build up to the fight, he seemed to be taller than Barry in the ring and during the staredown
And said on 9/Feb/22
Hi Rob, sorry I forgot to include the picture. Campbell is 6'7 according to his boxrec profile. Thanks
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Hi Rob, sorry I forgot to include the picture. Campbell is 6'7 according to his boxrec profile. Thanks
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Editor RobIt could be 3.5 at least, possibly close to 4 inches there.
And said on 8/Feb/22
Hi Rob, how big do you think Sonny is next to Scottish boxer Nick Campbell? Campbell is 6'7 (201 cm) according to the Boxrec website. I think Sonny looks 6'2.5 tall at times and 6'3 at others, what do you think? Thanks
Hi Rob, how big do you think Sonny is next to Scottish boxer Nick Campbell? Campbell is 6'7 (201 cm) according to the Boxrec website. I think Sonny looks 6'2.5 tall at times and 6'3 at others, what do you think? Thanks
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Oct/21
I think a solid 192cm is better, out of bed 194-195cm
His stats fairly accurate overall...
I think a solid 192cm is better, out of bed 194-195cm
His stats fairly accurate overall...
And said on 4/Sep/21
Hello Rob! What is your opinion how big Sonny is next to Taniela Tapou. Tapou is 175 cm! Thank you!
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Hello Rob! What is your opinion how big Sonny is next to Taniela Tapou. Tapou is 175 cm! Thank you!
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Editor RobSeemed struggling with over 6ft 2 in that moment
ChaosControl 6'2.50 said on 18/Jun/21
He is just 191cm. The man’s closer to 6’3 than 6’4
He is just 191cm. The man’s closer to 6’3 than 6’4
Black Noir said on 19/May/21
Hi rob, how tall do u think she’s Forbes is? do you think dj Forbes is 6’3?
There’s too many inconsistent photos with him and others can’t gauge there height
Editor Rob
Hi rob, how tall do u think she’s Forbes is? do you think dj Forbes is 6’3?
There’s too many inconsistent photos with him and others can’t gauge there height
Editor Rob6ft 2 at most
Black Noir said on 15/May/21
Hey rob, was wondering how tall do you think dj Forbes is? I’ve tried finding out myself tbh but it’s hard. But ur guess is ousually 90% right
Hey rob, was wondering how tall do you think dj Forbes is? I’ve tried finding out myself tbh but it’s hard. But ur guess is ousually 90% right
Big T said on 6/Oct/20
Manu Vatuvei always looked tall for his 189cm listing. Taller than 40 year old Jonah Lomu. He is also very similar in height to Joseph Parker. 189cm always seemed to me like it was probably an actual barefoot measurement.
Manu Vatuvei always looked tall for his 189cm listing. Taller than 40 year old Jonah Lomu. He is also very similar in height to Joseph Parker. 189cm always seemed to me like it was probably an actual barefoot measurement.
Black Noir said on 3/Oct/20
Hey rob, how tall do u think Ruben wiki is? And could we get him and Manu vatuvei a page?
Editor Rob
Hey rob, how tall do u think Ruben wiki is? And could we get him and Manu vatuvei a page?
Editor RobI just don't have as much knowledge on rugby unfortunately...
And said on 16/Aug/20
U know the most interesting thing about SBW is sometimes he can look 6'2,5 to 6'4.
@Little T ;) one pic is not enough for me to say he is 6'4. C'mon show me more pics he looks more than 6'3.
U know the most interesting thing about SBW is sometimes he can look 6'2,5 to 6'4.
@Little T ;) one pic is not enough for me to say he is 6'4. C'mon show me more pics he looks more than 6'3.
Big T said on 10/Aug/20
Why are we looking at all these weird comparison pics with third parties and yet here is SBW right next to Kaino
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Why are we looking at all these weird comparison pics with third parties and yet here is SBW right next to Kaino
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And said on 2/Aug/20
I can see max. 2-3 cm between Rieko (188-189 cm) and Sonny. His older brother Akira on the right side is 194 cm.
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And in this picture I can see Rieko is 3-4 cm smaller than Kaino. So I think Kaino is 192 or max. 193 cm.
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Editor Rob
I can see max. 2-3 cm between Rieko (188-189 cm) and Sonny. His older brother Akira on the right side is 194 cm.
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And in this picture I can see Rieko is 3-4 cm smaller than Kaino. So I think Kaino is 192 or max. 193 cm.
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Editor RobYeah those figures could be right, all siblings ended up quite tall.
Jld010 said on 26/Jul/20
SBW is around 193cm and a strong 193 at that. Definately taller than Kieran Read..their are lineup pics that indicate this. Kaino has to be 192cm..definately shorter than SBW. There are also pics of Kaino with Jonah from 06.. Kaino towers over him..Jonah shrunk after the surgeries. Rieko Ioane is a strong 189cm..Jerry Collins was listed as 190 by was actually 188cm..slightly taller than legit 187cm McCaw. Collins next to Jonah in 01 ..Jonah was much taller.Jonah was slightly shorter than Reuben Thorne and Ronn Cribb who were 192cm and 193cm respectively. There is a team photo that seems to answer the Jonah height debate. Jonah was 191cm absolute max..but also had bad posture. There are photos of Julian Savea next to JP Pietersen winger if South Africa..who was 190cm. He towers over Savea. Savea was 188cm. Pick your photos properly when making these comparisons..also SBW is sliiightly taller than Israel Folau who is listed at 193cm..SBW is a strong 193cm..always looks bigger than guys with his legs..head and muscle..Dont let his lean bulk fool you standing alone...standing next to guys..he appears bigger in lineup pics.
SBW is around 193cm and a strong 193 at that. Definately taller than Kieran Read..their are lineup pics that indicate this. Kaino has to be 192cm..definately shorter than SBW. There are also pics of Kaino with Jonah from 06.. Kaino towers over him..Jonah shrunk after the surgeries. Rieko Ioane is a strong 189cm..Jerry Collins was listed as 190 by was actually 188cm..slightly taller than legit 187cm McCaw. Collins next to Jonah in 01 ..Jonah was much taller.Jonah was slightly shorter than Reuben Thorne and Ronn Cribb who were 192cm and 193cm respectively. There is a team photo that seems to answer the Jonah height debate. Jonah was 191cm absolute max..but also had bad posture. There are photos of Julian Savea next to JP Pietersen winger if South Africa..who was 190cm. He towers over Savea. Savea was 188cm. Pick your photos properly when making these comparisons..also SBW is sliiightly taller than Israel Folau who is listed at 193cm..SBW is a strong 193cm..always looks bigger than guys with his legs..head and muscle..Dont let his lean bulk fool you standing alone...standing next to guys..he appears bigger in lineup pics.
Charles toumalolo said on 16/Apr/20
Hey Rob do you think that this 6’31/2 listing is his current height and that a solid 6’4 or even more is his peak. My uncle met him back around 2007 and again late last year. He said he wasn’t as tall as he remembered. Probably because of all the surgeries and years of heavy contact.
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Hey Rob do you think that this 6’31/2 listing is his current height and that a solid 6’4 or even more is his peak. My uncle met him back around 2007 and again late last year. He said he wasn’t as tall as he remembered. Probably because of all the surgeries and years of heavy contact.
Editor RobWell he's been given less than 6ft 4 by some rugby associations, so I think somewhere in 6ft 3-4 range is possible.
And said on 5/Feb/20
This man next to Sonny Bill is Javier Ortega Desio an argentinian rugby player who is 6 feet 4 (193 cm). Both are standing tall even javier bows his head to the side he's a bit taller.
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Official homepage of J.O Desio's club Jaguares listed him 193 cm.
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This man next to Sonny Bill is Javier Ortega Desio an argentinian rugby player who is 6 feet 4 (193 cm). Both are standing tall even javier bows his head to the side he's a bit taller.
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Official homepage of J.O Desio's club Jaguares listed him 193 cm.
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Big T said on 4/Feb/20
That 6’3” listing has been around since he was a kid and is pretty clearly wrong imo
That 6’3” listing has been around since he was a kid and is pretty clearly wrong imo
Big T said on 5/Jan/20
Has some height on 6’ 3 1/4” Paul Pogba...looks the listing
Has some height on 6’ 3 1/4” Paul Pogba...looks the listing
Big T said on 21/Oct/19
Yeah Whitelock is taller than Retallick. I’d say Retallick is more 200-201cm.
Kaino is clearly overlisted when compared with other players though, like SBW.
Yeah Whitelock is taller than Retallick. I’d say Retallick is more 200-201cm.
Kaino is clearly overlisted when compared with other players though, like SBW.
Miiiiiiighty_- said on 9/Oct/19
For the people thinking Kaino might be overlisted, I think Whitelock might be the one to actually be underlisted..
Always seems as tall as Brodie Retallick (204 listed) sometimes taller..
And during the meet and greet with the Rockets he looked considerably taller than James Harden..
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I'd say Whitelock is at least 203 especially since he constantly has poor posture save rare occasions like the anthems.
For the people thinking Kaino might be overlisted, I think Whitelock might be the one to actually be underlisted..
Always seems as tall as Brodie Retallick (204 listed) sometimes taller..
And during the meet and greet with the Rockets he looked considerably taller than James Harden..
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I'd say Whitelock is at least 203 especially since he constantly has poor posture save rare occasions like the anthems.
Miiiiiiighty_- said on 1/Aug/19
Honestly Rugby is the one sport where player seem to be billed the most accurately.
I have never met one who was smaller than his billing.
But I have met many that were actually taller than expected.
Sonny Bill is one of these, always looks huge on pics or on the field, and same in the reality, never looks under 6'4 to me.
In my opinion he clearly is the 194 cm they billed him, 191 must have been an "early" billing ( he started playing pro in rugby league in Australia age 15... )
Honestly Rugby is the one sport where player seem to be billed the most accurately.
I have never met one who was smaller than his billing.
But I have met many that were actually taller than expected.
Sonny Bill is one of these, always looks huge on pics or on the field, and same in the reality, never looks under 6'4 to me.
In my opinion he clearly is the 194 cm they billed him, 191 must have been an "early" billing ( he started playing pro in rugby league in Australia age 15... )
75inches said on 5/Apr/19
Hello Rob! What do you think how big Sonny bill is next to stu laundy who is 186 cm? How many cm are between them?
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Hello Rob! What do you think how big Sonny bill is next to stu laundy who is 186 cm? How many cm are between them?
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Editor RobHe could be 6ft 3.5-3.75 in the photos with him.
Renegader said on 27/Jul/18
hey @rob do you think sbw's torso is large / small / or average ... relative to his size ?
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hey @rob do you think sbw's torso is large / small / or average ... relative to his size ?
Editor RobProbably equal balanced.
Big T said on 21/Jun/18
Mundine is and has long been listed 5'11" although I did find one old rugby league listing of him being 179cm. Look at the photo of him and Chris Brown below. There is no way Mundine is below 5'10" at a bare minimum
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I mean, it's not impossible that SBW is a fraction below 6'4" but he is generally a guy who looks every bit of his height and then some, which is why I feel obliged to defend him against the downgraders.
Mundine is and has long been listed 5'11" although I did find one old rugby league listing of him being 179cm. Look at the photo of him and Chris Brown below. There is no way Mundine is below 5'10" at a bare minimum
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I mean, it's not impossible that SBW is a fraction below 6'4" but he is generally a guy who looks every bit of his height and then some, which is why I feel obliged to defend him against the downgraders.
Big T said on 19/Jun/18
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How tall with 6’3” Robbie Henshaw?
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How tall here with Quade Cooper?
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Look at this clip with Mundine where you can really see footwear and posture- he looks much taller than he usually does in photos with Mundine, could be 6” taller
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How tall with 6’3” Robbie Henshaw?
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How tall here with Quade Cooper?
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Look at this clip with Mundine where you can really see footwear and posture- he looks much taller than he usually does in photos with Mundine, could be 6” taller
Editor RobCan look over 2 inches taller there with Henshaw and Quade, yeah at least 6 inches
Big T said on 19/Jun/18
You must be kidding. He is clearly behind Read. Can’t tell a thing from that. Without a doubt he is taller than Read.
You must be kidding. He is clearly behind Read. Can’t tell a thing from that. Without a doubt he is taller than Read.
Big T said on 10/Apr/18
Seems highly unlikely to me that Frank Masoe is 5'7" given he is a heavyweight boxer and looking at him in other photos
Seems highly unlikely to me that Frank Masoe is 5'7" given he is a heavyweight boxer and looking at him in other photos
And said on 3/Apr/18
Hi Rob,
the man next to SBW is Samoan boxer Frank Masoe who is 171 cm. Even if Frank Masoe was standing on his tiptoes he would not be 6 feet. How can it be that someone who is 171 cm looks like he is 6 feet besides SBW ?
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Hi Rob,
the man next to SBW is Samoan boxer Frank Masoe who is 171 cm. Even if Frank Masoe was standing on his tiptoes he would not be 6 feet. How can it be that someone who is 171 cm looks like he is 6 feet besides SBW ?
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Ian from Auckland said on 30/Mar/18
I see Sonny Bill around a bit (he tends to go the same gym as me when at home at Auckland). I used to scoff at the 6'4" claims - until I stood next to him. He is surprisingly tall, as tall as the claim - taller than he seems in photos, but less massive (he's generally pretty ripped, but 108kg is not that heavy for someone of his height). Probably not that helpful a comment but at least I have had actually something to do with the man.
I see Sonny Bill around a bit (he tends to go the same gym as me when at home at Auckland). I used to scoff at the 6'4" claims - until I stood next to him. He is surprisingly tall, as tall as the claim - taller than he seems in photos, but less massive (he's generally pretty ripped, but 108kg is not that heavy for someone of his height). Probably not that helpful a comment but at least I have had actually something to do with the man.
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Hi Rob,
if SBW is 6`4 how tall is this person with him on this pic
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Hi Rob,
if SBW is 6`4 how tall is this person with him on this pic
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Editor RobHe can look 6ft there.
Redwing said on 22/Mar/18
How tall do you think Manu vatuvei is rob?
Editor Rob
How tall do you think Manu vatuvei is rob?
Editor RobWell he coule taller than Lomu, although only listed at his first club as 189!
And said on 19/Mar/18
Hey Rob here is SBW with Adam Goodes who is 6`3 (191 cm) Looks absolutely the same height.
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Hey Rob here is SBW with Adam Goodes who is 6`3 (191 cm) Looks absolutely the same height.
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Editor RobSeems a bit taller there than Adam.
And said on 18/Feb/18
Hi Rob, can you please comment this video SBW with Brad Thorn 6`5 (196 cm)
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Hi Rob, can you please comment this video SBW with Brad Thorn 6`5 (196 cm)
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Editor RobA good inch smaller just from the clip.
And said on 1/Feb/18
@ big t and you just keep posting these photos where he looks bigger than he is. Sometimes he looks 190 cm and sometimes he looks 195 cm that does not show me that you are right.
@ big t and you just keep posting these photos where he looks bigger than he is. Sometimes he looks 190 cm and sometimes he looks 195 cm that does not show me that you are right.
Big T said on 31/Jan/18
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Watch this video from the 2 minute mark. There is absolutely no way Read is taller than SBW. That's just ridiculous. I have met both these guys at the same time and watched them play together for years and to deny SBW is taller is just nonsense, but I know that doesn't pass for good evidence.
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Watch this video from the 2 minute mark. There is absolutely no way Read is taller than SBW. That's just ridiculous. I have met both these guys at the same time and watched them play together for years and to deny SBW is taller is just nonsense, but I know that doesn't pass for good evidence.
And said on 30/Jan/18
SBW with south african Rugby player Nizaam Carr (184 cm) I can`t see 10 cm between them. @jessman I agree with strong 190-191 cm max. 192 cm baarefoot
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SBW with south african Rugby player Nizaam Carr (184 cm) I can`t see 10 cm between them. @jessman I agree with strong 190-191 cm max. 192 cm baarefoot
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and said on 26/Jan/18
@ Big T I had shared photos SBW with Wayne Parnell who is 188 cm. Both are barefoot SBW is 2-3 cm taller when you look at the eyes.
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@ Big T I had shared photos SBW with Wayne Parnell who is 188 cm. Both are barefoot SBW is 2-3 cm taller when you look at the eyes.
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Jessman said on 25/Jan/18
@ Big T
Jerome Kaino seems overlisted to me. Can't see Kaino being any more than 192cm....just look at him in images standing beside legit 202cm (possible 203cm) Sam Whitelock. He is at least 10cms shorter. SBW is no taller than Kieran Read, perhaps a shade shorter? For me, SBW is a strong 6'3, in the 192cm range.
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Jerome Kaino seems overlisted to me. Can't see Kaino being any more than 192cm....just look at him in images standing beside legit 202cm (possible 203cm) Sam Whitelock. He is at least 10cms shorter. SBW is no taller than Kieran Read, perhaps a shade shorter? For me, SBW is a strong 6'3, in the 192cm range.
Big T said on 25/Jan/18
Since there is no one picture that is perfect, see for yourself this selection of photos of SBW with 6'4" listed Clayton Kershaw- he's easily taller
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Since there is no one picture that is perfect, see for yourself this selection of photos of SBW with 6'4" listed Clayton Kershaw- he's easily taller
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Big T said on 25/Jan/18
Williams and 6'5" listed Greg Inglis. If SBW is 6'3" range then I guess Inglis is listed 6'5" but barely 6'2"?
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Sonny Bill and 6'5" listed Sam Burgess. There are a number of similar photos to this one if you google the two of them, SBW is always slightly taller although Burgess makes up some ground with his huge head
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Sonny Bill CLEARLY taller than 6'5" listed Jerome Kaino and looks over 4" taller than 6'1" listed Israel Dagg
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Williams and 6'5" listed Greg Inglis. If SBW is 6'3" range then I guess Inglis is listed 6'5" but barely 6'2"?
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Sonny Bill and 6'5" listed Sam Burgess. There are a number of similar photos to this one if you google the two of them, SBW is always slightly taller although Burgess makes up some ground with his huge head
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Sonny Bill CLEARLY taller than 6'5" listed Jerome Kaino and looks over 4" taller than 6'1" listed Israel Dagg
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Big T said on 25/Jan/18
He clearly doesn't look 5-6cm shorter than Elsom though.
He clearly doesn't look 5-6cm shorter than Elsom though.
And said on 25/Jan/18
I try not to make it look smaller I just want to bring facts. if you talk as a fan that's ok.
SBW with former Rugby player Rocky Elsom who is 197 cm. He loos 5-6 cm smaller.
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I try not to make it look smaller I just want to bring facts. if you talk as a fan that's ok.
SBW with former Rugby player Rocky Elsom who is 197 cm. He loos 5-6 cm smaller.
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Big T said on 24/Jan/18
SBW generally looks even taller than 193cm when compared to other listed players. You just need to see him lined up with his All Blacks teammates e.g. for the national anthems. He generally looks circa 6'5", but I agree that there is generally slight over-listing involved and he is probably 6'4".
For some reason so far this whole comment thread has been full of cherry-picked images to make him look shorter.
SBW generally looks even taller than 193cm when compared to other listed players. You just need to see him lined up with his All Blacks teammates e.g. for the national anthems. He generally looks circa 6'5", but I agree that there is generally slight over-listing involved and he is probably 6'4".
For some reason so far this whole comment thread has been full of cherry-picked images to make him look shorter.
Big T said on 24/Jan/18
Some really silly comments coming out here. SBW invariably looks taller than other players listed 191-193cm.
He is TALLER than Kieran Read and in fact taller than 196cm listed Jerome Kaino.
Some really silly comments coming out here. SBW invariably looks taller than other players listed 191-193cm.
He is TALLER than Kieran Read and in fact taller than 196cm listed Jerome Kaino.
And said on 24/Jan/18
Sorry but I think a person who is 194 cm barefoot looks bigger besides a person who is 183 cm like Reni Maitua. On all blacks Homepage he is listed 197 cm which is ridiculous. He looks besides Rieko Iaone and Wayne Parnell both 188 cm 2-3 cm bigger not more! With teammate Kieran Read (193 cm) he looks 1-2 cm smaller. In 2012 he plays for the Chiefs and on their website he was listed with 191 cm. And also standing with former rugby player Tana Umaga who is 188 cm he looks 2-3 cm taller.
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Sorry but I think a person who is 194 cm barefoot looks bigger besides a person who is 183 cm like Reni Maitua. On all blacks Homepage he is listed 197 cm which is ridiculous. He looks besides Rieko Iaone and Wayne Parnell both 188 cm 2-3 cm bigger not more! With teammate Kieran Read (193 cm) he looks 1-2 cm smaller. In 2012 he plays for the Chiefs and on their website he was listed with 191 cm. And also standing with former rugby player Tana Umaga who is 188 cm he looks 2-3 cm taller.
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TRITC said on 24/Jan/18
@big T yeah much heavier playing weight than weighing in after a fight camp, around 110. . Not sure he ever looks over 193, 191 - 192 for me. On the all bs website he’s listed 1.97!
@big T yeah much heavier playing weight than weighing in after a fight camp, around 110. . Not sure he ever looks over 193, 191 - 192 for me. On the all bs website he’s listed 1.97!
And said on 23/Jan/18
Here are photos as in the photo with Rafael Nadal he makes his right foot up
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Here are photos as in the photo with Rafael Nadal he makes his right foot up
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abcd said on 22/Jan/18
Nadal looks like 176 beside him :)
Nadal looks like 176 beside him :)
And said on 22/Jan/18
barefoot: 191 cm
in shoes: 194 cm
barefoot: 191 cm
in shoes: 194 cm
And said on 22/Jan/18
SBW with teammate Rieko Ioane who is 188 cm.
He looks 1-2 cm bigger here
Please comment this photo Rob, Thank you very much.
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SBW with teammate Rieko Ioane who is 188 cm.
He looks 1-2 cm bigger here
Please comment this photo Rob, Thank you very much.
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And said on 21/Jan/18
Here barefoot SBW with South African cricket player
Wayne Parnell who is 6'2.
I think he is 1 inch taller so my guess he is 6'3!
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Here barefoot SBW with South African cricket player
Wayne Parnell who is 6'2.
I think he is 1 inch taller so my guess he is 6'3!
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Andrea said on 21/Jan/18
The picture with Ribery goes to show that you can't always trust every picture, especially when you can't see people's feet (or ground, though this doesn't seem the case). He does, in fact, look noticeably shorter than his listing next to him, but he easily looks somewhere in 6'4 range next to the other people. Do you think Franck might be standing on his tip toes there, Rob?
P.S. Well said about that picture with Valerie, although I'm sure that some people on here might think that you're just making an excuse and that Sonny really looks a couple inches shorter than Valerie there... 😜
Editor Rob
The picture with Ribery goes to show that you can't always trust every picture, especially when you can't see people's feet (or ground, though this doesn't seem the case). He does, in fact, look noticeably shorter than his listing next to him, but he easily looks somewhere in 6'4 range next to the other people. Do you think Franck might be standing on his tip toes there, Rob?
P.S. Well said about that picture with Valerie, although I'm sure that some people on here might think that you're just making an excuse and that Sonny really looks a couple inches shorter than Valerie there... 😜
Editor RobSonny's height goes up and down at times, I think sometimes even he might stand poor and it won't be as obvious. I'm not sure whether Frank would tip-toe.
MIR said on 21/Jan/18
@Rob @And. I have straightened that photo of SBW and Valerie Adams and they are pretty equal, despite Sonny standing slightly behind. Click Here
@Rob @And. I have straightened that photo of SBW and Valerie Adams and they are pretty equal, despite Sonny standing slightly behind. Click Here
And said on 21/Jan/18
And please Rob comment this picture with 6`4 Valerie Adams. He looks 6`2 in this picture! Thank you very much.
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Editor Rob
And please Rob comment this picture with 6`4 Valerie Adams. He looks 6`2 in this picture! Thank you very much.
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Editor RobValerie doesn't seem any taller than Sonny in that photo.
The background favours the left and puts anybody on the right at a disadvantage. It appears the camera is slightly to the left of Valerie, thus Sonny is further away.
We can't just draw a horizontal line: Click Here.
If I photograph a cabinet, the left and right edges are the same height, but if you stand slightly to the left of cabinet, the left side will appear a couple of inches taller than the right side Click Here.
Exact same thing is going on in that Sonny photo.
The background favours the left and puts anybody on the right at a disadvantage. It appears the camera is slightly to the left of Valerie, thus Sonny is further away.
We can't just draw a horizontal line: Click Here.
If I photograph a cabinet, the left and right edges are the same height, but if you stand slightly to the left of cabinet, the left side will appear a couple of inches taller than the right side Click Here.
Exact same thing is going on in that Sonny photo.
And said on 21/Jan/18
And here another photo with South african cricket player Wayne Parnell who is listed everywhere 6`2.
Both looks very similar. Could be he not 6`2 or max. 6`3 Rob?
And here another photo with South african cricket player Wayne Parnell who is listed everywhere 6`2.
Both looks very similar. Could be he not 6`2 or max. 6`3 Rob?
And said on 21/Jan/18
Rob what do you thing about this picture Sonny Bill Williams with his close friend Quade Cooper who is listed everywhere as 6`1
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Rob what do you thing about this picture Sonny Bill Williams with his close friend Quade Cooper who is listed everywhere as 6`1
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And said on 21/Jan/18
Rob what do you thing about this picture Sonny Bill Williams with his close friend Quade Cooper who is listed everywhere as 6`1
Editor Rob
Rob what do you thing about this picture Sonny Bill Williams with his close friend Quade Cooper who is listed everywhere as 6`1
Editor RobThere wasn't a link, but if you plug those 2 names into image search I think he does look more than 2 inches taller than Quade
Big T said on 21/Jan/18
Here are all of his boxing weights in kgs
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Every fight he has been between 104.2 and 108.5 and 5 times out of 7 he was 107kg or more.
I reiterate again that due to the more cardio-intensive nature of boxing training versus the bulk-building focus of rugby, if anything he would be a fraction heavier for rugby.
Here are all of his boxing weights in kgs
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Every fight he has been between 104.2 and 108.5 and 5 times out of 7 he was 107kg or more.
I reiterate again that due to the more cardio-intensive nature of boxing training versus the bulk-building focus of rugby, if anything he would be a fraction heavier for rugby.
Big T said on 21/Jan/18
Gerry said on 20/Jan/18
I’d say 6-4 isn’t out of the question but he’s nowhere near 108kgs! He’s 95kgs max. He’s not broad enough and his legs are t big enough to pull that weight off even at 6-4.
Gerry, he has had to officially weigh in for all of his pro boxing matches and was always around 108kg. He would in all likelihood be slightly lighter for boxing than rugby.
Gerry said on 20/Jan/18
I’d say 6-4 isn’t out of the question but he’s nowhere near 108kgs! He’s 95kgs max. He’s not broad enough and his legs are t big enough to pull that weight off even at 6-4.
Gerry, he has had to officially weigh in for all of his pro boxing matches and was always around 108kg. He would in all likelihood be slightly lighter for boxing than rugby.
Gerry said on 20/Jan/18
I’d say 6-4 isn’t out of the question but he’s nowhere near 108kgs! He’s 95kgs max. He’s not broad enough and his legs are t big enough to pull that weight off even at 6-4.
I’d say 6-4 isn’t out of the question but he’s nowhere near 108kgs! He’s 95kgs max. He’s not broad enough and his legs are t big enough to pull that weight off even at 6-4.
Redwing said on 20/Jan/18
Nah it's ok rob, I feel really bad for asking all these questions on here like many others do so I won't ask as much. Just want to say thank you for all my questions that you've answered from me. Godspeed bro
Nah it's ok rob, I feel really bad for asking all these questions on here like many others do so I won't ask as much. Just want to say thank you for all my questions that you've answered from me. Godspeed bro
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Jan/18
Rob, maybe he's 194cm out of bed?
Editor Rob
Rob, maybe he's 194cm out of bed?
Editor RobI'd say 6ft 3 ¾ would be the lowest I'd argue, so 6ft 4 &34; out of bed is believable.
Redwing said on 19/Jan/18
Hey rob, sorry I forgot to ask how tall do you think rugby sensation israel dagg is? He's the one wearing a grey shirt and jandals (thongs)? Click Here
Editor Rob
Hey rob, sorry I forgot to ask how tall do you think rugby sensation israel dagg is? He's the one wearing a grey shirt and jandals (thongs)? Click Here
Editor RobUnfortunately there's only so many hours to work on this site, so there's many people I simply don't have time to look at.
Redwing said on 19/Jan/18
Hey rob, how tall do you think Liam messam and Richard kahui are?
Hey rob, how tall do you think Liam messam and Richard kahui are?
Canson said on 19/Jan/18
Looks close enough to 6’4. If he’s under it’s not by a whole lot. Could be 6’3.75-6’4 zone or at worst 6’3.75 poss
Looks close enough to 6’4. If he’s under it’s not by a whole lot. Could be 6’3.75-6’4 zone or at worst 6’3.75 poss
travis said on 19/Jan/18
6'4 right on
6'4 right on
KevinFrench said on 19/Jan/18
So funny how photos can be misleading sometimes... Nadal is 5 or 6 inches taller than Ribéry. In these pictures, relatively to Sonny Bill Williams, they seem to be about the same height haha.
So funny how photos can be misleading sometimes... Nadal is 5 or 6 inches taller than Ribéry. In these pictures, relatively to Sonny Bill Williams, they seem to be about the same height haha.
lee168cm said on 19/Jan/18
Yeah Rob id say he's a good foot taller than frampton there
Yeah Rob id say he's a good foot taller than frampton there
Borats Chicken said on 19/Jan/18
Rob, if Williams is 6'4 does that make Valerie Adams 195 to 196?
Editor Rob
Rob, if Williams is 6'4 does that make Valerie Adams 195 to 196?
Editor RobShe's listed as 6ft 4 too, although maybe he isn't quite standing as tall.
You can see big Sonny beside David Haye and Carl Framption.
You can see big Sonny beside David Haye and Carl Framption.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Jan/18
He looks 6ft5 w/h Rafael Nadal
He looks 6ft5 w/h Rafael Nadal
Johnson said on 19/Jan/18
Ribery doesn't look short there
Ribery doesn't look short there
MD said on 19/Jan/18
@Rob,
Why does he looks SO much taller in that picture than Nadal, who is 6'0"?
Editor Rob
@Rob,
Why does he looks SO much taller in that picture than Nadal, who is 6'0"?
Editor RobLook closely at his right foot...he's doing a little rise up on his feet.
Granted Nadal is also carrying a bag of gear, it looks more than it should because of that!
Granted Nadal is also carrying a bag of gear, it looks more than it should because of that!
Psychedelic Earth 187 said on 19/Jan/18
Solid 192.
Solid 192.
Borats Chicken said on 19/Jan/18
Rob, why 6'4? could look near 6'3.75
Editor Rob
Rob, why 6'4? could look near 6'3.75
Editor RobWell he might be that range, I think he looked taller than the 191cm listing, but not as tall as his 194cm...
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