What is the biggest urban legend? Skelton’s trips or Rassie’s mind games?

STANDING at 2.03m and 145kg, and wearing size 19 boots (it doesn't matter if its US or UK 19, does it?), Will Skelton is built like a brick outhouse.

- JOHN GOLIATH

Over the years, there have been many urban legends about the big Wallaby lock.

Many of them probably originated in Australian bars and were greatly exaggerated as the evening edged closer to bad-decisions-oclock.

One such tale involves Skelton going through airport security and being unable to fit through the full-body scanner. Before bringing out the metal detector, legend has it the security officer asked Skelton if he had any guns, to which he replied: “I only have these biceps and a half-eaten protein bar...”

However, on a rugby field, the legend of Will Skelton is very, very real. A big, intimidating bruiser, he brings a hard and physical edge to any team he plays for.

Just ask the British and Irish Lions about Skelton’s presence in the Wallabies’ lineup for the second and third Tests of their recent tour Down Under. While Skelton was on the field, the Wallabies scored more points than the tourists.