Loosehead prop (No. 1)
| Player | Group | Height |
|---|---|---|
| George Bower | New Zealand | 183 cm |
| Aidan Ross | Australia | 189 cm |
Tighthead prop (No. 3)
| Player | Group | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Newell | New Zealand | 186 cm |
| Allan Alaalatoa | Australia | 185 cm |
All bars share a zero baseline and a 200 cm scale.
How tall are the starting props?
In the announced lineups for the 17 October 2026 Bledisloe Cup Test, Aidan Ross was listed at loosehead for Australia opposite George Bower for New Zealand. The national profiles put Ross 6 cm taller. At tighthead, Fletcher Newell is listed 1 cm taller than Allan Alaalatoa.
Which Alaalatoa listing does the chart use?
Rugby Australia’s Wallabies profile lists Alaalatoa at 185 cm. Its separate player profile gives 182 cm. The chart uses the national-team profile. The alternate figure would put Newell 4 cm taller.
Height sources
- All Blacks profile for George Bower
- All Blacks profile for Fletcher Newell
- Rugby Australia profile for Aidan Ross
- Wallabies profile for Allan Alaalatoa
- Alternate Rugby Australia listing
- Test team sheet
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