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Richie McCaw's Test cap record is about to be equalled

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw won the Rugby World Cup back to back in 2011 and 2015, no mean feat. (Photo by Getty Images).

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record held by New Zealand’s Richie McCaw for most rugby union Test match appearances when he plays in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland.

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Jones is set to match McCaw’s mark of 148 games, with his 139th Wales appearance following nine Tests for the British and Irish Lions.

Alun Wyn is one of the most iconic figures in the game, he is our leader and I’m delighted for him as he continues to set the bar across the game,” said Wales head coach Wayne Pivac.

Jones will line-up alongside Cory Hill in the second-row, who makes his first start for Wales since February 2019.

Here, the PA news agency crunches the numbers behind Jones’ international career.

138 – the number of Wales caps Jones has won.

9 – the number of British and Irish Lions Tests Jones has played in.

57 – Jones’ record number of Six Nations appearances for Wales.

14 – the number of years since Jones made his Wales debut against Argentina.

21 – the number of World Cup games Jones has played in.

3 – the number of Lions tours Jones has been part of.

34 – Jones’ age.

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4 – the number of Six Nations titles Jones has helped Wales win.

2 – the number of World Cup semi-finals Jones has played in.

12 – the number of times Jones has played for Wales against Scotland.

WATCH: Wales coach Wayne Pivac and captain Alun Wyn Jones speak at a press conference following the team’s Guinness Six Nations match against England.

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JW 42 minutes ago
Let's be real about these All Blacks

The opening loss to Argentina by 38-30..

Was anything but fine margins, the scoreline was flattering for that game. They were beat in every margin but most emphatically be effort of Argentina. They were slow and likely arrogant in their prep following the England series. You can see the effect on the selection and poor messaging all the playmakers started receiving from the coaching setup there after.


Otherwise though there was also a lot of really good stuff that can too easily be labelled as lucky by people intent on making a point. The team was far from certain and clinical though and the best that can be said of their losses was that they were largely due to some atrocious decisions with cards twice against SA and the neckroll last weekend (you can't take away the 14 point try, that is typical French rugby and to be expected).


This team is good enough to be able to cope with those sorts of difficulties if they could just execute a bit better (but only as well as they have traditionally mind you). Sound selections aside. Some good positivity in this article but we know it's not going to be easy as the ABs have just been trying to return to their DNA after Fosters control but countries like Aussie have a much bigger task in that respect and SA is even trying to change their DNA (again). Those two opponents (along with France obviously) are going to provide some tough competition in seeing who can lead into the 2027 RWC with the best prospects and form behind them.

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