World cup record holders
12:04pm Wednesday 5th September 2007
WHO scored the most, appeared the most, converted the most.
Top World Cup try scorers
- 15 Jonah Lomu (New Zealand);
- 11 Rory Underwood (England);
- 10 David Campese (Australia) and Brian Lima (Samoa).
Most appearances
- 23 Jason Leonard (England);
- 18 Martin Johnson (England), Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand) and Richard Loe (New Zealand);
- 17 Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa).
Most drop-goals
- 8 Jonny Wilkinson (England);
- 6 Jannie De Beer (South Africa);
- 5 Rob Andrew (England) and Gareth Rees (Canada).
Most penalties
- 39 Jonny Wilkinson (England);
- 36 Gavin Hastings (Scotland);
- 35 Gonzalo Quesada (Argentina).
Most conversions
- 39 Gavin Hastings (Scotland);
- 37 Grant Fox (New Zealand);
- 36 Michael Lynagh (Australia).
Biggest victory margin
- Australia 142 Namibia 0 (2003 World Cup).
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