by Felix Richter, Statista.com
— this post authored by Niall McCarthy
The Rugby World Cup kicked off on Friday with England beating Fiji in the first game.
However, all the talk about the opening weekend has been centered on Japan’s shock victory over South Africa, a victory many have called a miracle. It appears that the record books are already being reopened and rewritten.
When it comes to those records and the tournament’s all time highest points scorers in particular, 2003 World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson is in first place with 277 points. Scotland’s Gavin Hastings comes second with 227 while Australia’s Michael Lynagh is in third place with 195. Read more on the Independent.
This chart shows the players who have scored the most points in Rugby World Cup history.
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