The most capped All Blacks captain — 100+ Tests and a Rugby World Cup winner.
Sam Cane was born in Te Kuiti, New Zealand in 1992. He succeeded Richie McCaw as the All Blacks' number 7. He captained the All Blacks through his 2023 World Cup campaign — winning the final against South Africa. He won the Rugby World Cup in 2015. He was the first All Black to be sent off in a World Cup match — receiving a red card in the 2019 World Cup Final. His work at the breakdown — while not as dominant as McCaw — combined with his leadership and durability across a decade of All Blacks rugby have made him one of the most respected players in New Zealand sport.
Best Known For
Rugby World Cup 2015
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Rugby World Cup 2015
- Super Rugby Champion
- All Blacks captain 100+ Tests
Career Journey
Timeline
1992
👶 Born in Te Kuiti, New Zealand
🏟️ Chiefs
🏆 Rugby World Cup 2015
🏆 Super Rugby Champion
🏆 All Blacks captain 100+ Tests