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The numbers behind the national jersey.
Men’s capped Tests · 2026
Descriptive comparisons. Different opponents and schedules.
The kicking picture.
Through 20 October · 8 Tests25.4kicks per Test
15.8%own kicks retained
25.2mrecorded metres per kick
203total 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 Tests99.5carries per Test
3.3metres per carry
5.3breaks per 100 carries
85.7%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 | Scotland | 18–15 | 33 | 788 | 6 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-14 | Ireland | 13–20 | 22 | 519 | 4 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-22 | France | 8–33 | 27 | 667 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-07 | England | 23–18 | 37 | 973 | 6 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-14 | Wales | 17–31 | 26 | 724 | 5 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-04 | Japan | 10–27 | 26 | 695 | 5 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | New Zealand | 17–47 | 19 | 433 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Australia | 10–57 | 13 | 319 | 0 | 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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