RANKED | The top five turnover kings in international rugby history

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Saturday, 24 October 2020 at 01:07
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Former Australia captain and turnover king David Pocock has announced his retirement from professional rugby after a 15-year career.
With that in mind, here’s a look at who else makes up the top five highest number of turnover rugby players of all-time…

5. Sam Warburton (Wales) - 90 turnovers

  • Current age 32 years
  • Major teams British and Irish Lions, Cardiff Blues, Wales
  • Position Back-row
  • Height 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight 227 lb
  • Caps 79
  • Tries 5
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4. Kieran Read (New Zealand) - 91

  • Current age 34 year
  • Major teams Counties Manukau, Crusaders, Junior All Blacks, New Zealand
  • Position No. 8
  • Height 6 ft 4 in
  • Weight 231 lb
  • Caps 127
  • Tries 26
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3. Michael Hooper (Australia) - 99

  • Current age 28 years
  • Major teams Australia Under-20s, Brumbies, New South Wales Waratahs, Australia
  • Position Flanker
  • Height 6 ft 0 in
  • Weight 222 lb
  • Caps 100
  • Tries 19
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2. Richie McCaw (New Zealand) - 114

  • Current age 39 years
  • Major teams Barbarians, Crusaders, New Zealand
  • Position Flanker
  • Height 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight 238 lb
  • Caps 148
  • Tries 27
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1. David Pocock (Australia) - 142

  • Current age 32 years
  • Major teams Australia A, Brumbies, Force, Australia
  • Position Flanker
  • Height 6 ft 0 in
  • Weight 227 lb
  • Caps 83
  • Tries 9
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