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The incredible Julian Savea
John GriffithsSeptember 18, 2014
Julian Savea scores for New Zealand © Getty Images
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Julian Savea has scored 26 tries in 26 Tests (as at September 15 2014). Have there been any with better records from 25 or more Test appearances? Peter Parker, England
For those who have played 25 (or more) Tests, Savea's strike-rate has been matched or bettered by only three players in the game's history.
| Test Tries | Test Caps | Strike Rate | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 58 | 1.19 | Daisuke Ohata (Japan) |
| 29 | 28 | 1.04 | Jose Piossek (Argentina) |
| 27 | 27 | 1.00 | Gerrie Mans (Namibia) |
| 26 | 26 | 1.00 | Julian Savea (NZ) |
(NB: There are several with better strike-rates but in fewer Tests)
John Griffiths is a widely respected rugby historian and is the author of several sports books, a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and co-author of the IRB International Rugby Yearbook. He has provided insight for Scrum.com since 1999.
