Thomas Ramos, the Stade Toulousain player, may not be as widely recognised as some of his international teammates. However, the fly-half and full-back has made his mark as the French national team’s top scorer.
Early Doubts About Ramos’ Physique
Ramos’ career faced potential setbacks due to his physical build. He has spoken about being slender and struggling to gain mass early in his career. According to Ramos, early in his career there were frequent questions about his weight. He weighed around 78 kg, approximately 8-9 kg less than he does now.
Overcoming Physical Challenges
An injury at 20 proved to be a turning point for Ramos. A three-month break allowed him to bulk up and gain weight. From a young age, Ramos wanted to play rugby, starting at age five in Mazamet.
He grew up with rugby due to his father and grandfather both playing. Ramos said that his parents never pushed him to play, and his mother was not in favour of it.
Typical Rugby Player Weights
The average weight for a back in rugby is 89.4 kg. Scrum-halves typically weigh around 83 kg, with Antoine Dupont weighing 85 kg. In contrast, a forward typically weighs around 114 kg. The French national team averages around 928 kg, or 116 kg per player.
In a match against Ireland, the XV de France squad weighed a total of 928 kilos.
Ramos’ Rise to Success
Despite early physical concerns, Ramos has written himself into French rugby history. He has become the best scorer in the history of Les Bleus.