STAT ATTACK: The most interesting statistics from the weekend's rugby
Rugby NewsMonday, 19 August 2019 at 10:44
Here are some of the most interesting stats from the weekend of international rugby as countries continue their preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Some of the stats are from the terrific twitter account @OptaJonny. He's well worth a follow.
1.STIFLED
England failed to score a single point in the first half of a Test match for the first time since the 2011 Rugby World Cup against France.
2. BOLTER
No player made more tackles during England's clash with Wales on Saturday than Lewis Ludlam (15), who has now made 34 tackles without missing any in his Test career.
3. LEGEND
Sergio Parisse (138 caps) moved level with George Gregan (139) as the joint-third most capped player in Test history, behind Richie McCaw (148) and Brian O'Driscoll (141). Legend.
4. SUPREME
Wales have won their last 11 home games, only once before have they enjoyed a longer such run - a 13-game winning run on home soil between 1907 and 1912.
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