Kurt-Lee Arendse makes a break. Photo: SA Rugby website
Kurt-Lee Arendse to break the try scoring record?
Can Arendse continue his amazing try scoring rate and break this record?
Kurt-Lee Arendse makes a break. Photo: SA Rugby website
South African wing Kurt-Lee Arendse has an outstanding scoring strike rate currently with eleven tries from ten appearances. If South Africa defend their title, they will play seven matches in total (4 pool matches, quarterfinal, semifinal, final). If Arendse continues his try scoring habit, it’s not unimaginable that he could break the eight try record.
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TOP TRY SCORERS IN RUGBY WORLD CUPS
Three players have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring eight tries in a single Rugby World Cup campaign. Let’s take a closer look at the legendary trio:
JONAH LOMU TRIES IN ‘99
Total: 8
- Jonah Lomu’s unforgettable run occurred during the 1999 tournament. He kicked things off with a stunning five tries in just three group stage games.
- In the quarterfinals, he added another try against Scotland.
- Despite a losing effort, Lomu electrified the world with two more tries in the semifinal clash against France.
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BRYAN HABANA TRIES IN ‘07
Total: 8
- Bryan Habana matched Lomu’s record during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
- His try-scoring spree began with a jaw-dropping four tries against Samoa in the group stages.
- Habana continued his scintillating form with two tries against the USA.
- In the quarterfinals, he showcased his scoring prowess once again with two crucial tries against Argentina.
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JULIAN SAVEA TRIES IN ‘15
Total: 8
- Julian “The Bus” Savea etched his name into World Cup record books in 2015.
- He bulldozed through defenses with three tries against Georgia in their pool match.
- Savea added two more tries to his tally in the pool match against Namibia.
- In a quarterfinal showdown against France, Savea displayed his try-scoring prowess by notching an incredible hat-trick.
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