The Springboks in action. Image: X / @Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023: Stats Leaders (Round 4)
This is how the Springbok stars stack up against the best stat leaders in the tournament after 4 rounds.
The Springboks in action. Image: X / @Springboks
The Boks have played their fourth and final pool match of the Rugby World Cup. Let’s take a look at how they stack up against the best in the tournament so far.
TOP TRY SCORERS OF THE WORLD CUP
Darcy Graham made history by becoming just the second Scottish player to score four tries in a single men’s Rugby World Cup match, joining Gavin Hastings from 1995. Meanwhile, Cobus Reinach added another sneaky tap-and-go try to his tally, leaving him tied for third place in the race for most tries.
Henry Arundell (ENG) – 5
Darcy Graham (SCO) – 5
Bundee Aki (IRE) – 4
Damian Penaud (FRA) – 4
Cobus Reinach (SA) – 4
COBUS REINACH!!!! 😤#RWC2023 | #RSAvTGA pic.twitter.com/ZpOrRmrkUa
— Darren (@SaffasRugby) October 1, 2023
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MOST OFFLOADS AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
Italian winger Montanna Ioane shares the lead for most offloads with Scotland’s Chris Harris and France’s Antoine Dupont. For the Springboks, RG Snyman stands out with his go-go gadget arms, cleading the South African offload stats.
- Montanna Ioane (ITA) – 7
- Chris Harris (SCO) – 7
- Antoine Dupont (FRA) – 7
- Jack Dempsey (SCO) – 6
- Mark Nawaqanitawase (AUS) – 6
- RG Snyman (SA) – 4
🤤 RG Snyman's offload.
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) August 19, 2023
😤 Maclolm Marx's carry.
🧙♂️ Libbok and Le Roux set up for Moodie.#WALvRSA pic.twitter.com/QhjoNBYzqf
MOST POINTS AT WORLD CUP
Ben Donaldson has matched Johnny Sexton’s 45 points to lead the points chart in the RWC so far. It’s worth noting that Australia has completed its RWC group games, while Sexton and the Irish still have a showdown with Scotland in the final round.
- Ben Donaldson (AUS) – 45
- Johnny Sexton (IRE) – 45
- George Ford (ENG) – 41
- Thomas Ramos (FRA) – 41
- Damian McKenzie (NZ) – 39
- Cobus Reinach (SA) – 20
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MOST CLEAN BREAKS RUGBY WORLD CUP
Darcy Graham’s scintillating performance against Romania earned him 213 running meters and 7 clean breaks, bringing his total clean breaks in the competition to 9, tying with France’s Damian Penaud. For the Springboks, Cheslin Kolbe leads this stat with 3.
- Damian Penaud (FRA) – 9
- Darcy Graham (SCO) – 9
- Bundee Aki (IRE) – 8
- Davit Niniashvili (GEO) – 7
- Cheslin Kolbe (SA) – 3
Another night of magic from @Darcy_Graham 🤯#AsOne | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/DSZnxnnDx8
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) October 1, 2023
MOST TACKLES AT RWC
Tongan flank Sione Talitui has surged ahead in the tackle count with a total of 60 tackles, thanks to his 21 tackles against the Boks. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi leads the tackle count for the Boks with 30 tackles.
- Sione Talitui (TON) – 60
- Martín Sigren (CHI) – 52
- Michael Leitch (JPN) – 49
- Tornike Jalagonia (GEO) – 48
- Tom Hooper (AUS) – 48
- Siya Kolisi (SA) – 30
21 – @officialTongaRU's Sione Havili made 21 tackles against the Springboks, the most by any player on the pitch and the second most by a Tonga player in a Rugby World Cup match, after Havili's own tally of 22 against Ireland two weeks ago. Busy. pic.twitter.com/3WVMqHuqHo
— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) October 1, 2023
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RWC TEAM STATS
In rugby, it’s not just about individual glory; it’s a team effort that truly counts. The Springboks are holding their own in the team stats, ranking among the top 6 teams in points, tries, tackles, clean breaks, and offloads. What’s even more impressive is their pristine discipline record—no cards to their name. This could be a game-changer as they head into the knockout stages.
Here’s where the Springboks stand in the team stats after completing their pool matches:
POINTS
1. New Zealand – (180)
3. South Africa (151)
TRIES:
1. New Zealand – (27)
2 South Africa – (22)
TACKLES:
1. Chile – (529)
4. South Africa – (498)
CLEAN BREAKS
1. New Zealand (49)
5. South Africa (25)
OFFLOADS
1. Scotland (44)
6. South Africa (27)
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With one more round of pool matches who do you think will be topping the stats next week? Share your predictions in the comments below!
