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Most Appearances (Player)
This list features rugby players with the most appearances in Rugby Championship history.
RANK | PLAYERS | APPEARANCES | NATION | YEARS |
1 | Richie McCaw | 38 | New Zealand | 2001–2015 |
2 | Sam Whitelock | 37 | New Zealand | 2010–Present |
3 | George Gregan | 33 | Australia | 1994–2011 |
4 | James Slipper | 32 | Australia | 2010–Present |
5 | Victor Matfield | 32 | South Africa | 2001–2015 |
6 | Dan Carter | 32 | New Zealand | 2003–2015 |
7 | Siya Kolisi | 32 | South Africa | 2013–Present |
8 | Eben Etzebeth | 31 | South Africa | 2012–Present |
9 | Beauden Barrett | 30 | New Zealand | 2012–Present |
10 | Percy Montgomery | 30 | South Africa | 1997–2008 |
References
Rugby Database (n.d.). Rugby Database – Home. Available at: https://www.rugbydatabase.co.nz (Accessed 1 December 2025).

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