The All Blacks, represent New Zealand in men's rugby which is known as the country's national sport. The team has won the last two Rugby World Cups, in 2011 and 2015 and also won the first World Cup in 1987. And have just landed in Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks current captain is Keirin Read. The most capped All Black is Riche Mccaw, he is now retired. The All Blacks are the most successful national rugby team. The All Blacks first captain was Dave Gallaher.
The All Blacks top try scorer is Doug Howlett he scored 49 tries for the All Blacks. The top point scorer was Dan Carter with 1598 points. Marc Ellis scored 6 tries in one match.
The All Blacks hold the record for the most consecutive test match wins. New Zealand competes with Argentina, Australia and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The All Blacks have won the trophy sixteen times.
The oldest player to play a Test for the All Blacks is Ned Hughes who was 40 years and 123 days old when he played his final Test against South Africa in 1921.
By Jack Costelloe
