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Top 10 Most Capped Men's Rugby Players
Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps, but can others overtake him?
In brief
Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps, but can others overtake him? Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him the most capped men's rugby player of all time. Originally reported by Rugby World.
Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps
Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him the most capped men's rugby player of all time.
James Slipper plays until 2026
James Slipper, Australia's prop, has 154 caps through 2025 Rugby Championship and will play in 2026 Nations Championship.
Sam Whitelock reaches 153 caps
Sam Whitelock, New Zealand's lock, reached 153 caps in eight years and 67 days, winning two Rugby World Cups.
Richie McCaw's 148 caps
Richie McCaw, New Zealand's captain, has 148 caps from 2001 to 2015, winning two Rugby World Cups.
Eben Etzebeth's 147 caps
Eben Etzebeth, South Africa's prop, has 147 caps from 2012 to present, playing for the Springboks.
Beauden Barrett's 146 caps
Beauden Barrett, New Zealand's fly-half, has 146 caps from 2012 to present, winning two World Player of the Year awards.
Sergio Parisse's 142 caps
Sergio Parisse, Italy's prop, has 142 caps, losing more matches than any player in history.
Brian O'Driscoll's 141 caps
Brian O'Driscoll, Ireland's center, has 141 caps from 1999 to 2014, winning the 2009 Grand Slam.
George Gregan's 139 caps
George Gregan, Australia's scrum-half, has 139 caps from 1994 to 2007, winning the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
Cian Healy's 137 caps
Cian Healy, Ireland's prop, has 137 caps from 2009 to 2025, winning five Six Nations titles.
The takeaway
Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him the most capped men's rugby player of all time.
