1987 World Cup Final vs France

Lore & Background

Sam Whitelock holds the record for most Test appearances (153). Richie McCaw was the first All Black to play over 100 Tests, achieving this during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Dan Carter holds the record for most Test points (1598, 2003–2015). Will Jordan holds the record for most Test tries (53, since 2020).

In Their Own Story

The humidity hung heavy over Eden Park as the final whistle approached, but the roar of fifty thousand voices drowned out the heat. A French forward drove hard into the scrum, the oval ball spinning wildly before being flicked back by the All Blacks' hooker. The ball surged through the hands of the backs, a blur of black and white against the green grass. No helmets protected their heads, only determination and the weight of history. With one final, sweeping pass, the winger broke free into open space, diving over the try line as the crowd erupted in a sound that would echo for generations.

Reader's Guide

Records are current as of South Africa vs New Zealand, 29 August 2026 (for most caps, most tries, most points, oldest players) or 22 August 2026 (for most points in a match, most tries in a match, most matches as captain, youngest players). Statistics include officially capped matches only. Current All Blacks are indicated in bold type.

Did You Know?

• Sam Whitelock has played 153 Test matches for the All Blacks.
• Richie McCaw was the first All Black to play over 100 Test matches.
• Dan Carter scored 1598 Test points between 2003 and 2015.
• Will Jordan has scored 53 Test tries since his debut in 2020.