England.
The numbers behind the national jersey.
Men’s capped Tests · 2026
Descriptive comparisons. Different opponents and schedules.
The kicking picture.
Through 20 October · 8 Tests27.6kicks per Test
19.0%own kicks retained
26.4mrecorded metres per kick
221total kicks in play
Possession retained includes regathers and recovered tap backs. Recorded metres are not net territory. Latest included Test: 2026-07-18.
The wider style.
Through 16 October · 8 Tests117.1carries per Test
3.8metres per carry
6.1breaks per 100 carries
83.6%tackle success
This earlier style snapshot excludes matches after 16 October. A rate describes recorded events, not an opponent-adjusted rating.
The match ledger.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Kicks | Metres | Retained | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | Wales | 48–7 | 42 | 1376 | 6 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-14 | Scotland | 20–31 | 26 | 649 | 4 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-21 | Ireland | 21–42 | 18 | 373 | 4 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-07 | Italy | 18–23 | 38 | 918 | 8 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-14 | France | 46–48 | 26 | 625 | 5 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-04 | South Africa | 21–45 | 25 | 726 | 2 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | Fiji | 73–8 | 21 | 515 | 9 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Argentina | 31–24 | 25 | 651 | 4 | Match ↗ |
Metric definitions & coverage
All averages use summed events divided by the relevant denominator. Kicking and broader style editions have separate cutoffs. Click “Match” in each row for the source record.
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