Matt Dawson, standing at exactly 5ft 10½ (179.1 cm), excelled as an English rugby union scrum half, where his height provided the perfect blend of agility, speed, and low center of gravity essential for the position.
Playing for Northampton Saints and London Wasps, Dawson's stature contributed to his success in high-stakes matches, earning him an MBE. Retiring from the sport, he leveraged his charismatic 179.1 cm frame on television as team captain on A Question of Sport, in reality shows like Strictly Come Dancing, and as a BBC Radio 5 Live rugby commentator and presenter.