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'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man

January 21, 2026

JJ van der Mescht, a 145kg (22st 12lb) lock for Northampton, is notable for being one of the heaviest and tallest players in the Premiership at 6ft 7in. His speed is remarkable, having run the 100m in just 11 seconds during his school years, making him a formidable opponent on the field.

'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man

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Van der Mescht weighs 145kg and stands 6ft 7in tall.
He is one of the joint-heaviest players in the Premiership.
As a schoolboy, he ran the 100m in 11 seconds.
He plays for Northampton, who recently beat Sale 47-21.
Van der Mescht has taken on a more prominent role after a teammate's departure.

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'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man

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