Career
He was the world"s tallest ever international rugby player and Britain"s second tallest athlete after basketball player Neil Fingleton which stands 233 cm tall. At 7 feet (213 cm), Metcalfe was about six inches taller than a typical second row forward, giving him considerable presence at the front of the line-out. In 2003, however, his contract with the Borders/SRU was terminated after he suffered a long-term knee injury.
