Statistic of the Day

[zer0]

In 2013 Taranaki threw their toys out of the pram and switched allegiance to the Chiefs. I can't remember, but did this switch occur after the 2013 SR season had finished? If so, then I'm reasonably sure that Taranaki are the only NZ province to not be a part of a winning SR franchise (not counting former provinces, or anything like that).

[Lizard]

Kane Williamson becomes the 13th man to score test centuries against every other current test playing nation. He has done this in less time, in fewer tests, fewer innings and while younger than any of the other 12.

Great achievement.

[rowan]

In 2013 Taranaki threw their toys out of the pram and switched allegiance to the Chiefs. I can't remember, but did this switch occur after the 2013 SR season had finished? If so, then I'm reasonably sure that Taranaki are the only NZ province to not be a part of a winning SR franchise (not counting former provinces, or anything like that).

I was just thinking about Taranaki actaully. Yes, their shift to the Chiefs seems to have resulted in that region's demise and the Hurricanes rise, and probably they are the only province in NZ now not to have been in a Super Rugby-winning franchise. Serves 'em right, the turncoats!

[zer0]

Kane Williamson becomes the 13th man to score test centuries against every other current test playing nation. He has done this in less time, in fewer tests, fewer innings and while younger than any of the other 12.

Great achievement.

To follow on from this, if Steady-the-ship reaches a century on the South African tour, then he will become only the second player to score a century in every other test playing nation. Rahul Dravid was the first, and currently only, one to have achieved this feat.

[cashead]

On the other end of the scale, Counties is the only team to be associated with two different Super Rugby winning franchises.

[Lizard]

Kane Williamson becomes the 13th man to score test centuries against every other current test playing nation. He has done this in less time, in fewer tests, fewer innings and while younger than any of the other 12.

Great achievement.

To follow on from this, if Steady-the-ship reaches a century on the South African tour, then he will become only the second player to score a century in every other test playing nation. Rahul Dravid was the first, and currently only, one to have achieved this feat.

Nice stat.

Alistair Cook has scored a ton in all 9 test nations that he has played in. If England ever deign to tour Zimbabwe I suspect he would also join this select group.

I'm surprised that Tendulkar's highest score (in 7 innings) in Zimbabwe was only 74.

[zer0]

So the All Blacks are currently sitting on 12 consecutive test wins since losing to Australia in Sydney last year. Their next three tests (Australia, Argentina, South Africa) are all in NZ. Presumably that will push them to 15 consecutive wins and within touching distance of that bullsh*t impossible record of 17 tests. They would then have to go to Argentina for test #16, and South Africa for the big dance. If they survive that, then it's back to Eden Park to likely make the record their own against Australia.

[rowan]

Doesn't Lithuania or somebody hold the record for consecutive test wins?

[zer0]

Cyprus. Or at least it was Cyprus at one point. But I'm just counting top tier teams.

[Len]

Aren't Madagscar mad into their rugby. Lets go give them a game!

[J Dory]

Their next three tests (Australia, Argentina, South Africa) are all in NZ. Presumably that will push them to 15 consecutive wins

I think you're taking a bit for granted there fella.

[cashead]

Cyprus. Or at least it was Cyprus at one point. But I'm just counting top tier teams.

30 or thereabouts, I think. People usually then try to add a bullshit caveat to it though, like "but they only play shit teams."

[zer0]

I think you're taking a bit for granted there fella.

Not really. The presumption of winning those three tests is based on home winning records stretching back to 2009 against SA, 2001 against Australia and infinity against Argentina. Besides I didn't say that it's impossible for any of those three matches to be lost...

[cashead]

South Africa and Australia have only 3 away wins in New Zealand each, so statistically, it's a fair assumption to believe that the All Blacks are likely to win.

[Guest]

Cyprus won 24 in a row. After losing the ENC 2006/08 division 3C/3D playoff, they went undefeated through the entire 2008/10 3D tournament, the 2010/12 2D tournament AND the 2012/14 2C tournament before reaching their level of competence at ENC 2B, where they won their first match but recorded only 2 wins in their other 7 matches.

[Lizard]

South Africa and Australia have only 3 away wins in New Zealand each, so statistically, it's a fair assumption to believe that the All Blacks are likely to win.

Not only that, but no one at all has beaten NZ at home for nearly 7 years (41 tests).

[cashead]

2009, against France at Carsibrook, IIRC.

[cashead]

And I just noticed what I did there.

[rowan]

I could be wrong, but I understood Cyprus' record was not officially recognised as they were not affiliated to World Rugby at the time (and basically full of expats), leaving Lithuania with the officially recognised record...

[Lizard]

I could be wrong, but I understood Cyprus' record was not officially recognised as they were not affiliated to World Rugby at the time (and basically full of expats), leaving Lithuania with the officially recognised record...

I can't find the details but certainly Cyprus was prevented from entering RWC qualifying as it was not a full IRB member. That doesn't mean it's international matches were not tests.

I do have some recollection that part of the reason they couldn't get full membership was somehow related to the number of expats (Cypriot rugby basically evolved from British Forces rugby on the island).

[rowan]

That's my recollection of it also. So, kiss me if I'm wrong, but I believe Lithuania's 17 game winning streak between 2006 & 2010 is the official record - albeit mostly against ENC division 3B opposition. NB: It would have been 18 but included an unofficial victory over Armenia, who were not World Rugby affiliated (and disappeared off the radar after World Rugby pushed them to meet the necessary criteria).

[scuzzaman]

I believe the All Blacks are currently sitting on 12 RWC wins in succession. No other team has managed this.

Given usual pool play results, we stand a very good chance of extending that record considerably in the next RWC.

[EDIT: You know, as long as we don't have to play Japan ... ]

[rowan]

Kiss me if I'm wrong, but I believe they are currently tied with the Wallabies in that regard. Australia won 12 consecutive World Cup matches in 1999 and 2003, before losing the final of the latter tournament in extra time to England.

[zer0]

Kiss me if I'm wrong, but I believe they are currently tied with the Wallabies in that regard. Australia won 12 consecutive World Cup matches in 1999 and 2003, before losing the final of the latter tournament in extra time to England.

No, no. The All Blacks hold the record outright with 14 consecutive wins in 2011 & 2015, to the Wallabies 12 from 1999 & 2003.

[Lizard]

The All Blacks also hold the record for longest winning streak in the 3N/RC being 12 matches from 2012 to 2013. That was ended by a draw with Aussie, giving an undefeated run of 17.

SA's best is 5 in a row, Aussie only 3. Los Pumas are yet to chalk up any consecutive wins.