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Will Jordan's try scoring

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  • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

    George Bridge 12
    -12 tries? Where are the highlights? I assume the video will be longer to account for the change in speed from Jordan?
    PS great to see that https://www.allblacks.com/playerprofiles/george-bridge/ employs mums to write bios:

    "His dynamic skills and pace"
    
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    @nostrildamus I'll forever remember Bridgey's qaurtet in Josh ioanes only Test

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    • Chris B.C Chris B.

      A more cheerful topic.

      Will has continued on his merry try accumulating way vs Ireland. Another two tries from two tests.

      Taking him to 19 test tries in all from 15 tests (11 starts, 4 off the bench).

      He's now equal with Super Stu Wilson (19 tries from 33 tests) and drawn ahead of other notables including:
      Cory Jane 18
      Terry Wright 18
      Zinzan Brooke 17
      Penalty tries 18
      Waisake Naholo 16
      Sevu Reece 14
      George Bridge 12
      Nehe Milner Skudder 12
      Rico Gear 11
      Glen Osborne 11
      Craig Green 11
      BG Williams 10
      Ron Jarden 7

      According to my count, he's 24th = on the AB test try scoring list.

      So, is he the fastest to get to this point?

      Well, yes and no.

      I'm pretty sure the other two who came out of the try-scoring blocks like comparable machines were Cully and Joe Rok (I'm prepared to take submissions on others). Will is faster than Cully to this point, but by some counts not as fast as Joe.

      Joe scored his 19th try (and in fact his 20th and 21st) in his 14th test. So in terms of total test appearances Joe is faster.

      But, Will has only started 11 tests and in fact only played the full 80 minutes in 5 - where Joe start all 14 and was only subbed in 4 - so Will is faster in terms of test starts and tries per minute.

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      @Chris-B said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

      15 test

      Sitiveni Sivivatu had 18 tries in his first 15 tests (three of those matches and four of those tries were for the Pacific Islanders).

      In his first 15 tests for the ABs, he managed 16 tries.

      He scored 26 tries in his first 26 tests but they started to dry up pretty quickly after that (six tries in his remaining 22 tests).

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        @Chris-B said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

        15 test

        Sitiveni Sivivatu had 18 tries in his first 15 tests (three of those matches and four of those tries were for the Pacific Islanders).

        In his first 15 tests for the ABs, he managed 16 tries.

        He scored 26 tries in his first 26 tests but they started to dry up pretty quickly after that (six tries in his remaining 22 tests).

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        @Mr-Fish That's very good research!

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          I miss Sivi

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          • GrooterG Grooter

            @nostrildamus I'll forever remember Bridgey's qaurtet in Josh ioanes only Test

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            @FakatavaAllBlack He somehow managed to fool the majority of the NZ public and most on here at the time that he was a world class player after that game too. Anyone who thought about criticizing him back then got laughed at lol.

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              @FakatavaAllBlack He somehow managed to fool the majority of the NZ public and most on here at the time that he was a world class player after that game too. Anyone who thought about criticizing him back then got laughed at lol.

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              @African-Monkey said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

              @FakatavaAllBlack He somehow managed to fool the majority of the NZ public and most on here at the time that he was a world class player after that game too. Anyone who thought about criticizing him back then got laughed at lol.

              you mean Bridge or Ioane?

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                https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300994147/rugby-world-cup-recordsetting-will-jordan-soars-and-scores-for-resurgent-all-blacks

                A nice Stuff article by Marc Hinton on Will reminded me of this thread. Marc missed a trick by not noting that Will went past his childhood hero Danny Boy in test tries on Saturday morning.

                Coincidentally, compared with the OP, Will has played another 15 tests (since then) and scored another 12 tries. He hasn't had a five try romp against Tonga in those tests, so I'd guess statistics theory would be inconclusive that he's slowed down - small samples etc.

                He's now up to 31 test tries from 30 tests - alongside Ma'a Nonu who got 31 from 103 tests.

                Once you're over 30 test tries, I think you're into the elite list of AB try-scorers (that no forwards have got to).

                Will's now 13th equal on the all-time test try scoring record. Of those ahead of him only Big Jules (54 tests) and Cully (58 tests) have played less than twice the number Will has. I'm pretty sure he's about four tests faster than Joe Rok in getting to this mark and pretty sure Joe was the next fastest (though I haven't checked).

                http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/mosttriesintests.ASP?stats_ID=16

                Lots of ifs and buts in terms of positional changes (I'm expecting he'll play fullback next year), injuries and whether he hangs around, but you'd be pretty brave to bet against him toppling Doug's record.

                If he ends up playing as long as e.g. Ben Smith or Beauden, he might well end up with a sort of Bradmanesque All black try-scoring mark - and get up around the world leaders - Ohata (69), Habana (67) and Campo (64).

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                • Chris B.C Chris B.

                  https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby-world-cup-2023/300994147/rugby-world-cup-recordsetting-will-jordan-soars-and-scores-for-resurgent-all-blacks

                  A nice Stuff article by Marc Hinton on Will reminded me of this thread. Marc missed a trick by not noting that Will went past his childhood hero Danny Boy in test tries on Saturday morning.

                  Coincidentally, compared with the OP, Will has played another 15 tests (since then) and scored another 12 tries. He hasn't had a five try romp against Tonga in those tests, so I'd guess statistics theory would be inconclusive that he's slowed down - small samples etc.

                  He's now up to 31 test tries from 30 tests - alongside Ma'a Nonu who got 31 from 103 tests.

                  Once you're over 30 test tries, I think you're into the elite list of AB try-scorers (that no forwards have got to).

                  Will's now 13th equal on the all-time test try scoring record. Of those ahead of him only Big Jules (54 tests) and Cully (58 tests) have played less than twice the number Will has. I'm pretty sure he's about four tests faster than Joe Rok in getting to this mark and pretty sure Joe was the next fastest (though I haven't checked).

                  http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/mosttriesintests.ASP?stats_ID=16

                  Lots of ifs and buts in terms of positional changes (I'm expecting he'll play fullback next year), injuries and whether he hangs around, but you'd be pretty brave to bet against him toppling Doug's record.

                  If he ends up playing as long as e.g. Ben Smith or Beauden, he might well end up with a sort of Bradmanesque All black try-scoring mark - and get up around the world leaders - Ohata (69), Habana (67) and Campo (64).

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                  @Chris-B

                  It'll be interesting to see if he keeps it up. So many others on the list hit a wall at ~26 years of age. Which is very young.. there's no reason it should've happened

                  He's currently 25

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                    @Chris-B

                    It'll be interesting to see if he keeps it up. So many others on the list hit a wall at ~26 years of age. Which is very young.. there's no reason it should've happened

                    He's currently 25

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                    @Duluth Yeah - especially if he shifts to fullback - which he probably needs to do to prolong his career.

                    Papali'i's comment about the amount of laptop work he does is pretty interesting.

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                      It's kind of incredible that Savea, Rokocoko and Cullen all ended on 46

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                        Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

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                          It's kind of incredible that Savea, Rokocoko and Cullen all ended on 46

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                          @Cyclops said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                          It's kind of incredible that Savea, Rokocoko and Cullen all ended on 46

                          By crikey that wouldn’t look too bad as an all time XV back three.

                          Well, fullback is locked in but Jonah, Goldie and JK would get ahead of those wingers. Amazing legacy when you look at it that way.

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                            Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

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                            @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                            Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                            So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……70 ( and counting ) is fucken outstanding.

                            Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                            Who would be third ? Hosea Gear didn’t play as much as he should have….Not sure Robin Brooke got many…..Akira Ioane only has one to help his brother. The Franks were more into other aspects of Rugby than scoring tries….

                            Aaron, Conrad and Ben Smith maybe ?

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                              @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                              Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                              So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……70 ( and counting ) is fucken outstanding.

                              Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                              Who would be third ? Hosea Gear didn’t play as much as he should have….Not sure Robin Brooke got many…..Akira Ioane only has one to help his brother. The Franks were more into other aspects of Rugby than scoring tries….

                              Aaron, Conrad and Ben Smith maybe ?

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                              @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                              @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                              Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                              So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                              Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                              Who would be third ?

                              Ioane brothers on 37

                              Savea's on: 69

                              Barretts on 70.

                              The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

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                              • Magpie_in_ausM Magpie_in_aus

                                @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                Who would be third ?

                                Ioane brothers on 37

                                Savea's on: 69

                                Barretts on 70.

                                The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

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                                @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                Who would be third ?

                                Ioane brothers on 37

                                Savea's on: 69

                                Barretts on 70.

                                The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                I’m really struggling to find a good list on the interweb.

                                Isn’t 24 plus 46 = 70 ? ( Saveas )

                                Scott obviously adding a handful gets the Barretts up there.

                                Who is legitimately third ? ( I just found out the Smiths aren’t related, turns out its a common name )

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                                • Magpie_in_ausM Magpie_in_aus

                                  @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                  @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                  Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                  So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                  Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                  Who would be third ?

                                  Ioane brothers on 37

                                  Savea's on: 69

                                  Barretts on 70.

                                  The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

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                                  @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                  @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                  @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                  Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                  So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                  Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                  Who would be third ?

                                  Ioane brothers on 37

                                  Savea's on: 69

                                  Barretts on 70.

                                  The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                  Did Wayne never score a try?

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                                    @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                    So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                    Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                    Who would be third ?

                                    Ioane brothers on 37

                                    Savea's on: 69

                                    Barretts on 70.

                                    The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                    Did Wayne never score a try?

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                                    @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                    Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                    So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                    Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                    Who would be third ?

                                    Ioane brothers on 37

                                    Savea's on: 69

                                    Barretts on 70.

                                    The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                    Did Wayne never score a try?

                                    Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

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                                    • MN5M MN5

                                      @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                      So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                      Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                      Who would be third ?

                                      Ioane brothers on 37

                                      Savea's on: 69

                                      Barretts on 70.

                                      The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                      Did Wayne never score a try?

                                      Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

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                                      @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                      So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                      Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                      Who would be third ?

                                      Ioane brothers on 37

                                      Savea's on: 69

                                      Barretts on 70.

                                      The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                      Did Wayne never score a try?

                                      Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

                                      @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                      Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                      So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                      Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                      Who would be third ?

                                      Ioane brothers on 37

                                      Savea's on: 69

                                      Barretts on 70.

                                      The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                      Did Wayne never score a try?

                                      Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

                                      I don't think Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Wayne Kerr even make the top 10.

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                                        @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                        So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                        Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                        Who would be third ?

                                        Ioane brothers on 37

                                        Savea's on: 69

                                        Barretts on 70.

                                        The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                        I’m really struggling to find a good list on the interweb.

                                        Isn’t 24 plus 46 = 70 ? ( Saveas )

                                        Scott obviously adding a handful gets the Barretts up there.

                                        Who is legitimately third ? ( I just found out the Smiths aren’t related, turns out its a common name )

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                                        @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                        Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                        So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                        Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                        Who would be third ?

                                        Ioane brothers on 37

                                        Savea's on: 69

                                        Barretts on 70.

                                        The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                        I’m really struggling to find a good list on the interweb.

                                        Isn’t 24 plus 46 = 70 ? ( Saveas )

                                        Scott obviously adding a handful gets the Barretts up there.

                                        Who is legitimately third ? ( I just found out the Smiths aren’t related, turns out its a common name )

                                        I just added them up either from Wiki and/or AB's website but good chance they haven't updated.

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                                          @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                          So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                          Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                          Who would be third ?

                                          Ioane brothers on 37

                                          Savea's on: 69

                                          Barretts on 70.

                                          The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                          Did Wayne never score a try?

                                          Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

                                          @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          @Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

                                          Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

                                          So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

                                          Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

                                          Who would be third ?

                                          Ioane brothers on 37

                                          Savea's on: 69

                                          Barretts on 70.

                                          The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

                                          Did Wayne never score a try?

                                          Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

                                          I don't think Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Wayne Kerr even make the top 10.

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