Sam Whitelock

Sam Whitelock is one of the finest locks to ever play the game. A giant for the All Blacks and the Crusaders, he's won multiple Rugby World Cups and Super Rugby titles.

Sam Whitelock began his professional rugby career in 2008, when he made his debut for Canterbury. Only two years later, he was then selected to play for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. Ever since, he's continued to represent both sides with distinction. Plus, in addition to his stellar career in New Zealand, he also enjoyed a brief spell with the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan in 2020. 

As a result of his longevity, Sam Whitelock has amassed more than 160 appearances for the Crusaders in his career. During this time, he has won the Super Rugby title three times.

As well as being a star at the domestic level, Sam Whitelock is also one of the most decorated international rugby players of all time. Since 2010, he's been capped more than 120 times by New Zealand. In the process of achieving this feat, he became the fastest player in the world to reach 100 international appearances and he also became the youngest New Zealander to reach 100 tests.

In his time with the All Blacks, Sam Whitelock has also been wildly successful. He's one of a small band of men who have won the Rugby World Cup twice (2011 and 2015), and he's won The Rugby Championship multiple times. Plus, during this period, Sam Whitelock also amassed numerous individual awards. For example, he was the New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year in 2017.

Still in his prime and with many years of elite rugby ahead of him, we can't wait to see what else Sam Whitelock can achieve for Canterbury, the Crusaders and the All Blacks.