The 6 Nations most successful 10 players based on win percentage

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 at 10:28

bySteven Smith

It is often claimed that the Six Nations is the most competitive competition in Test rugby.

The ability to win games consistently in Europe’s top tournament is, therefore, an achievement many within the game hold in high regard.

But, which players have had the most success in that department since the competition was established in 2000? Well the stats boffins have crunched the numbers and come up with a top 15.

Taking into account only those players who have racked up 18 appearances or more in the Six Nations, the players with the best win percentage are as follows. (Correct of 12/03/2019).

10. Frederik Michalak (France)

Games: 26 – Wins 20: – Win Percentage: 78.84%

9. Mako Vunipola (England)

Games: 19 – Wins 15: – Win Percentage: 78.94%

8. Jason Leonard (England)

Games: 19 – Wins 15: – Win Percentage: 78.94%

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7. Jack Nowell (England)

Games: 24 – Wins 19: – Win Percentage: 79.16%

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4=. Will Greenwood (England)

Games: 20 – Wins 16: – Win Percentage: 80%

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4=. George Ford (England)

Games: 25 – Wins 20: – Win Percentage: 80%

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4=. Neil Back (England)

Games: 20 – Wins 16: – Win Percentage: 80%

3. Rhys Priestland (Wales)

Games: 18 – Wins 14: – Win Percentage: 80.55%

2. Tom Wood (England)

Games: 22 – Wins 18: – Win Percentage: 81.94%

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1. Ben Youngs (England)

Games: 36 – Wins 29: – Win Percentage: 82.94%

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