All Blacks close in on record

Wellington - Barring a major reversal of fortune the All Blacks will become the most prolific point scorers in Test rugby history on Saturday.

According to the NZPA, New Zealand have been steadily gaining on France as the all-time leading scorers and now need just seven points in the Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Wellington to climb to the top rung.

In 660 Tests, France have scored 11 792 points (average of 17.9) while the All Blacks have reached 11 786 in just 462 Tests (average of 25.5) .

Given the New Zealanders have racked up 169 points in the first four Tests of the year, the record is sure to fall and they should open up a clear lead before France next play, in November.

The All Blacks need just seven tries to overtake France's 1 561 in the all-time try scoring stakes and three conversions to be the first team to land 1 000 of them in Tests.

The full table can be found here: http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/TriNa...ecord-20100714