List of Super Rugby centurions

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New Zealand's Wyatt Crockett, who retired after 202 Super Rugby matches, the most played for any centurion. Wyatt Crockett August 2017.jpg
New Zealand's Wyatt Crockett, who retired after 202 Super Rugby matches, the most played for any centurion.
Stephen Moore is the top Australian centurion, retiring after 175 Super Rugby matches. Stephen Moore (Australian rugby union footballer).jpg
Stephen Moore is the top Australian centurion, retiring after 175 Super Rugby matches.
Tendai Mtawarira is the top South African centurion, retiring after 159 Super Rugby matches. Tendai Mtawarira.jpg
Tendai Mtawarira is the top South African centurion, retiring after 159 Super Rugby matches.
Aaron Smith is the 2nd most capped centurion, playing 185 times, all for the Highlanders. Aaron Smith 2017 (cropped).jpg
Aaron Smith is the 2nd most capped centurion, playing 185 times, all for the Highlanders.
Liam Messam played 179 Super Rugby matches before retiring, all for the Chiefs. Liam Messam at fundraiser dinner.jpeg
Liam Messam played 179 Super Rugby matches before retiring, all for the Chiefs.
Kevin Mealamu played 175 Super Rugby matches before retiring. Keven Mealamu 2015.jpg
Kevin Mealamu played 175 Super Rugby matches before retiring.
Kurtley Beale played 156 Super Rugby matches for the Waratahs and the Rebels. Kurtley Beale August 2017.jpg
Kurtley Beale played 156 Super Rugby matches for the Waratahs and the Rebels.
Bjorn Basson is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Griquas in Super Rugby. Bjorn Basson (cropped).jpg
Bjorn Basson is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Griquas in Super Rugby.
Michael Hooper has played for the Brumbies and the Waratahs in Super Rugby. 2017.06.17.15.07.04-Advance Australia Fair (35370277435) (cropped).jpg
Michael Hooper has played for the Brumbies and the Waratahs in Super Rugby.
Stephen Larkham made all his Super Rugby appearances for the Brumbies. Stephen Larkham cropped.jpg
Stephen Larkham made all his Super Rugby appearances for the Brumbies.
Richie McCaw was a Super Rugby centurion as well as winning World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year a joint record three times. Richie McCaw ONZ (cropped).jpg
Richie McCaw was a Super Rugby centurion as well as winning World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year a joint record three times.
David Pocock played for the Force and the Brumbies in Super Rugby. David Pocock 2011 (cropped).jpg
David Pocock played for the Force and the Brumbies in Super Rugby.
John Smit played for the Sharks for 13 seasons. John Smit.jpg
John Smit played for the Sharks for 13 seasons.
Adam Thomson played for the Highlanders, Reds, Rebels and Chiefs in Super Rugby. Adam Thomson 2011.jpg
Adam Thomson played for the Highlanders, Reds, Rebels and Chiefs in Super Rugby.
Duane Vermeulen played for the Cheetahs, Stormers and Bulls in Super Rugby. Duane Vermeulen 2012 Springboks.jpg
Duane Vermeulen played for the Cheetahs, Stormers and Bulls in Super Rugby.
Sam Wykes is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Sunwolves. Sam Wykes 2018c.jpg
Sam Wykes is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Sunwolves.

Below is a listing of all Super Rugby players that have appeared in 100 or more matches during their career:

Contents

Top 10

The following 10 players are the top appearance makers in Super Rugby. [1]

List of Top 10 Super Rugby appearance makers
PlayerNationalityTeams (years)Appearances
Wyatt Crockett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2018)202
Aaron Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2011–2023)185
Liam Messam Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2018, 2021)182
Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2009–2023)180
Stephen Moore Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2003–2008, 2017), Brumbies (2009–2016)177
Keven Mealamu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2000–2001, 2003–2015), Chiefs (2002)175
Ma'a Nonu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2003–2011, 2015), Blues (2012, 2014, 2019), Highlanders (2013)174
Michael Hooper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2010–2012), Waratahs (2013–2020, 2022–2023)172
James Slipper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2010–2018), Brumbies (2019–)171
Christian Lealiifano Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Brumbies (2008–2019), Moana Pasifika (2022–)170
Greg Holmes Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2005–2016), Force (2020–2022)

Other centurions

The following list is of all remaining Super Rugby centenarians. As no definitive source of number of appearances exist, players are listed in alphabetical order. [2] [3]

List of Super Rugby centenarians
PlayerNationalityTeams (years)
John Afoa Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2004–2011), Crusaders (2023)
Allan Alaalatoa Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2014–)
Willem Alberts Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Lions (2005–2009, 2020), Sharks (2010–2015)
Ben Alexander Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2008–2018)
Adam Ashley-Cooper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2005–2011), Waratahs (2012–2015, 2019)
Beauden Barrett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2011–2019), Blues (2020, 2022–2023)
Scott Barrett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2014–)
Bjorn Basson Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2009–2010), Bulls (2011–2016), Stormers (2017), Griquas (2020)
Al Baxter Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2000–2011)
Kurtley Beale Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2007–2011, 2014–2016, 2018–2020), Rebels (2012–2013), Force (2024–)
Josh Bekhuis Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2014), Blues (2015–2016)
Andries Bekker Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2005–2013)
Meyer Bosman Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2006–2010), Sharks (2011–2013)
Jacques Botes Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2005–2013)
Bakkies Botha Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2002–2011)
Tony Brown Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (1996–2004, 2011), Sharks (2006), Stormers (2008)
Schalk Burger Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2004–2016)
Sam Cane Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2011–2023)
Brendan Cannon Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (1996–2000), Waratahs (2000–2005), Force (2006–2007)
Nizaam Carr Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2012–2018), Bulls (2020)
Dan Carter Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2003–2015)
Sam Carter Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2011–2019), Force (2024–)
Mitchell Chapman Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2005–2007), Brumbies (2009–2011), Waratahs (2013–2015)
Mark Chisholm Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2003–2011)
Dane Coles Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2009–2023)
Justin Collins Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (1998), Blues (1999–2009)
Liam Coltman Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2012–2022)
Quade Cooper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2007–2015, 2017–2018), Rebels (2019)
Jimmy Cowan Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2003–2012), Blues (2015)
Pekahou Cowan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2006–2017, 2020), Waratahs (2021)
Ryan Crotty Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2019, 2024–)
Aaron Cruden Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2010–2011), Chiefs (2012–2017, 2020)
Israel Dagg Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2010), Crusaders (2011–2018)
Keegan Daniel Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2006–2014, 2016–2017)
Dave Dennis Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2007–2016)
Jean de Villiers Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2005–2009, 2011–2015)
Ash Dixon Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2013–2014), Highlanders (2015–2021)
Elliot Dixon Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2012–2019)
Stephen Donald Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2011, 2016–2017, 2019)
Kane Douglas Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2010–2014), Reds (2016–2018)
Mitchell Drummond Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2014–)
Matt Dunning Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2001–2009), Force (2010–2011)
Bismarck du Plessis Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2005–2015)
Jannie du Plessis Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2006–2007), Sharks (2008–2015), Lions (2020)
Fourie du Preez Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2003–2011)
Hika Elliot Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2017)
Andy Ellis Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2016)
Tamati Ellison Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2005), Hurricanes (2006–2010), Highlanders (2012–2013), Rebels (2014–2016)
Colby Fainga'a Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2010–2013), Rebels (2014–2018)
Saia Fainga'a Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2006–2008, 2017), Reds (2009–2016)
Tetera Faulkner Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2011–2017), Rebels (2018–2019), Waratahs (2020–2023)
Corey Flynn Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2002–2014)
Bernard Foley Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2011–2019)
Ben Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2012), Hurricanes (2013–2015)
Owen Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2009–2019, 2024–), Hurricanes (2022–2023)
Adam Freier Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2000–2002), Waratahs (2003–2010), Rebels (2011–2012)
Hosea Gear Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011), Highlanders (2012–2013), Chiefs (2015)
Will Genia Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2007–2015), Rebels (2018–2019)
Mark Gerrard Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2001–2002), Brumbies (2003–2009), Rebels (2011–2012)
Matt Giteau Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2001–2006, 2010–2011), Force (2007–2009)
Kyle Godwin Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2012–2016, 2020–2022), Brumbies (2017–2018)
Peter Grant Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2006–2014), Force (2016–2017)
George Gregan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1996–2007)
Bryan Habana Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2005–2009), Stormers (2010–2013)
Bryn Hall Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2013–2016), Crusaders (2017–2022)
James Hanson Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2010–2015), Rebels (2016–2017, 2021–2022)
Sean Hardman Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2000–2010)
David Havili Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2015–)
Bryce Hegarty Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rebels (2013–2015, Waratahs (2016–2018), Reds (2019–2021), Force (2023)
Nic Henderson Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2004–2009), Force (2010), Rebels (2011–2013)
Scott Higginbotham Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2008–2012, 2017–2019), Rebels (2013–2015)
Reece Hodge Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rebels (2016–2023)
Matt Hodgson Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2006–2017)
Stephen Hoiles Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2004–2006, 2014–2015), Brumbies (2007–2011)
Andrew Hore Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2001), Hurricanes (2002–2011), Highlanders (2012–2013)
Rob Horne Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2008–2017)
James Horwill Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2006–2015)
Doug Howlett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (1997), Hurricanes (1998), Blues (1999–2007)
Mitch Inman Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2010–2011), Rebels (2012–2017)
Akira Ioane Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2015–)
Chris Jack Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (1999–2007, 2010–2011)
Adi Jacobs Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2001–2002), Cats (2003), Sharks (2004–2011)
Cory Jane Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2007–2012, 2014–2017)
Elton Jantjies Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Lions (2011–2012, 2014–2020), Stormers (2013)
Jerome Kaino Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2004–2012, 2014–2018)
Ryan Kankowski Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2006–2015)
Sekope Kepu Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2008–2019), Moana Pasifika (2022–)
Chris King Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2003–2004, 2018), Highlanders (2005–2014)
Steven Kitshoff Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2011–2015, 2017–2020)
Siya Kolisi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2012–2020)
Werner Kruger Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2008–2016)
Tevita Kuridrani Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2012–2020), Force (2021)
Stephen Larkham Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1996–2007)
Chris Latham Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (1997–1998), Reds (1998–2008)
Tanerau Latimer Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2006), Chiefs (2007–2014), Blues (2016)
Nepo Laulala Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–2015), Chiefs (2017–2020), Blues (2021–2023)
Ollie le Roux Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (1996–2003), Cats (2005), Cheetahs (2006–2007)
Anton Lienert-Brown Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2014–)
Daniel Lienert-Brown Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2014), Highlanders (2015–)
David Lyons Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2000–2008)
Leon MacDonald Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (1997, 1999–2003, 2005–2009), Chiefs (1998)
Frans Malherbe Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2011–2020)
Lionel Mapoe Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2010), Lions (2011–2012, 2014–2019), Bulls (2013)
Justin Marshall Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (1996–2005)
Victor Matfield Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cats (1999–2000), Bulls (2001–2011, 2014–2015)
Alby Mathewson Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2007–2009), Blues (2010–2012), Force (2013–2016)
Ben May Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2007), Chiefs (2008–2011), Hurricanes (2012–2020, 2022)
Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2001–2015)
Damian McKenzie Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2015–2021, 2023–)
Drew Mitchell Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2004–2005), Force (2006–2009), Waratahs (2010–2013)
Joe Moody Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–)
Stirling Mortlock Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1998–2010), Rebels (2011–2012)
Richie Mo'unga Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2016–2023)
Tendai Mtawarira Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2007–2019)
Mils Muliaina Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2001–2005), Chiefs (2006–2011, 2014)
Dean Mumm Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2007–2012, 2015–2017)
Lwazi Mvovo Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2010–2020)
Akona Ndungane Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2005–2015)
Odwa Ndungane Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2004), Sharks (2005–2017)
Cadeyrn Neville Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rebels (2012–2015), Reds (2016–2017), Brumbies (2020–)
Trevor Nyakane Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2012–2014), Bulls (2015–2020)
James O'Connor Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2008–2011), Rebels (2012–2013), Reds (2015, 2020–)
Anton Oliver Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (1996–2007)
Wynand Olivier Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2005–2013)
Coenie Oosthuizen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2010–2015), Sharks (2016–2019)
Wycliff Palu Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2005–2016)
James Parsons Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2012–2020)
Jeremy Paul Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1998–2007)
TJ Perenara Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2012–2020, 2022–)
Nick Phipps Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rebels (2011–2013), Waratahs (2014–2019)
JP Pietersen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2006–2016, 2020)
David Pocock Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2006–2012), Brumbies (2013–2019)
Tatafu Polota-Nau Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2006–2016, 2019), Force (2017)
Joe Powell Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2015–2020), Rebels (2021–2022)
Ian Prior Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2011), Brumbies (2012–2013), Force (2014–2017, 2020–)
Caleb Ralph Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (1997), Blues (1998), Crusaders (1999–2008), Reds (2011)
Kieran Read Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2007–2019)
Brodie Retallick Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2012–2019, 2022–2023)
Benn Robinson Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2006–2016)
Luke Romano Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2011–2021), Blues (2022)
Danie Rossouw Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2001–2011)
Paddy Ryan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2011–2018, 2022, 2024–)
Pete Samu Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Crusaders (2016–2018), Brumbies (2019–2023)
Ardie Savea Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2013–2023)
Julian Savea Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2011–2018, 2020–2023), Moana Pasifika (2024–)
Louis Schreuder Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Stormers (2011–2016), Southern Kings (2017), Sharks (2018–2020)
Nathan Sharpe Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (1998–2005), Force (2006–2012)
Brad Shields Flag of England.svg  England Hurricanes (2012–2018, 2024–)
Rob Simmons Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2009–2017), Waratahs (2018–2020)
Scott Sio Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2012–2022)
John Smit Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (1999–2011)
Ben Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2019)
Conrad Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2015)
George Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1999–2010, 2013), Reds (2017–2018)
Toby Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Chiefs (2010–2013), Rebels (2014–2017), Hurricanes (2018–2019)
Greg Somerville Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (1999–2008), Rebels (2011)
Rodney So'oialo Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2001–2011)
Henry Speight Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2011–2019), Reds (2020)
Carlos Spencer Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (1996–2005), Lions (2010–2011)
Pierre Spies Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2005–2015)
Scott Staniforth Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (1997–2004), Force (2006–2010)
Morné Steyn Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2005–2013, 2020)
Adriaan Strauss Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2006, 2015–2018), Cheetahs (2007–2014)
Steven Sykes Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (2007–2012), Southern Kings (2013, 2016), Cheetahs (2015)
Angus Ta'avao Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2012–2015, 2024–), Waratahs (2016–2017), Chiefs (2018–2023)
Jordan Taufua Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Crusaders (2013–2019)
Codie Taylor Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–)
Stefan Terblanche Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Sharks (1998–2003, 2008–2011)
Adam Thomson Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Highlanders (2006–2012), Reds (2015), Rebels (2016), Chiefs (2020)
Brad Thorn Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2001–2004, 2008–2011), Highlanders (2013–2014)
Reuben Thorne Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (1997–2008)
Jeremy Thrush Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2006–2015), Force (2020–2023)
Neemia Tialata Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011)
Matt Todd Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2011–2019)
Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Hurricanes (2012–2019), Reds (2024–)
Matt To'omua Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2008–2016), Rebels (2019–2022)
Ofa Tu'ungafasi Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2013–)
Tana Umaga Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (1996–2007), Chiefs (2011)
Albert van den Berg Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cats (1999), Sharks (2000–2008)
AJ Venter Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cats (1998–1999), Sharks (2000–2008), Stormers (2009)
Jano Vermaak Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Lions (2006–2011), Bulls (2012–2013), Stormers (2016–2019)
Duane Vermeulen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Cheetahs (2007–2008), Stormers (2009–2015), Bulls (2019–2020)
Victor Vito Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2009–2016)
Pedrie Wannenburg Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Bulls (2002–2010)
Phil Waugh Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (2000–2011)
Brad Weber Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Chiefs (2014–2023)
Laurie Weeks Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Reds (2009–2010), Rebels (2011–2017)
Piri Weepu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011), Blues (2012–2014)
Chris Whitaker Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Waratahs (1997–2006)
Nic White Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (2011–2015, 2020–2023), Force (2024–)
Luke Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Crusaders (2012–2015), Highlanders (2016–2019)
Ali Williams Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2002–2007, 2009–2013), Crusaders (2008)
Tony Woodcock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Blues (2002–2012, 2014–2015), Highlanders (2013)
Sam Wykes Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Force (2008–2015), Sunwolves (2017–2018), Waratahs (2021)
Bill Young Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brumbies (1998–2006)

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