Will Carling, standing at exactly 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), was a dominant English rugby union player whose height perfectly suited his explosive style as a centre. This stature enabled his renowned agility, sharp tackling, and leadership on the pitch, captaining England to triumphs in the 1991 and 1992 Five Nations Championships while earning 72 caps for the national team and an OBE for his contributions to the sport.