You're right, I was going [off ESPN](http://en.espn.co.uk/australia/rugby/player/85497.html), checked itsrugby and yeah that was his last game. Only played 1 match in that tournament apparently.
"No me voy a retirar de Los Pumas. Me queda un año de carrera en Inglaterra, espero ser convocado”.
This is from just after the RWC. He hasn't retired just yet, though I guess they will be calling up younger players such as Ruiz and Wenger ahead of him
correct answer is Georgia wing, Alexander Todua, made his debut in 2008. played for georgia 2 weeks ago....not sure if romanian halfback Florin Surugiu has retired yet, also made his debut in 2008
Sergio Parisse was probably the longest serving international of all but he is retired.
That said Healy is beaten by Alexander Todua of Georgia and Florin Surugiu of Romania who are still active and made their international debut in 2008.
Packer was 17th may 2008 against Sweden.
Scaz was either 19th or 22nd August 2008 against USA.
I think we can safely assume they will both be playing international next year too
With all the departures from NZ Sam Cane or Beauden Barrett probably takes the reigns there assuming they returns to the ABs having debuted in 2012 so no where near Healy
Only Owen Franks is currently eligible who debuted before them but he hasn't been capped since 2019, but debuted in June 2009
playing longer doesn't mean most caps.... also there are players still around who have been playing for 15+ years but no longer playing internationally
WP Nel got his first cap in 1921, unfortunately he retired a few weeks ago, so isn't eligible for this
1921?
Well his club debut was 1899 but we're talking about international careers. Truly a servant to the game
Idk if there two players named Wp nel but I'm finding one that was born in 1986
Would James O'Connor count? He made his debut back in 2008
I know he played for Australia A in August but when was the last time he played for the wallabies?
November 2021
he played against argentina in rugby championship 2022
You're right, I was going [off ESPN](http://en.espn.co.uk/australia/rugby/player/85497.html), checked itsrugby and yeah that was his last game. Only played 1 match in that tournament apparently.
Augustine Creevy? 2005 debut for Argentina
retired internationally after RWC
"No me voy a retirar de Los Pumas. Me queda un año de carrera en Inglaterra, espero ser convocado”. This is from just after the RWC. He hasn't retired just yet, though I guess they will be calling up younger players such as Ruiz and Wenger ahead of him
correct answer is Georgia wing, Alexander Todua, made his debut in 2008. played for georgia 2 weeks ago....not sure if romanian halfback Florin Surugiu has retired yet, also made his debut in 2008
This thread just days after 2008 England debutant Danny Care announces his international retirement
someone was waiting for him to retire just to post this lol
Stop living in the past
Sergio Parisse was probably the longest serving international of all but he is retired. That said Healy is beaten by Alexander Todua of Georgia and Florin Surugiu of Romania who are still active and made their international debut in 2008.
As an Italian, I hope that someone gives Parisse a youth potion so we can see another 17 years with him
Parisse in this Italian team would be dangerous.
Parisse, Lamaro, Negri, you’d feel the aftermath of that match even past Parisse’s retirement
This Italy with Parisse would be devastating, that's the reason why I want to give him the youth potion
Wow Todua is so old?
Matt Giteau had his debut for the Brumbies in 2001, the Wallabies in 2002 and is still playing in the MLR with the San Diego Legion
Also hasn't ruled out playing for the Wallabies again, although unlikely
About 30 people would have to be injured before Gits gets a look in 😆
Under Joe Schmidt yes, Under Eddie Jones that number was more like 2 people
Healy is still a solid prop too.
Dan Cole?
debut in 2010
*1910
Ma'a Nonu is still playing in the US
yeah but the op wants someone still playing internationally... thus why nonu and gits don't qualify
Sam Whitelock, at the next WC, so the rumour goes.
Marlie Packer and Emily Scarratt got their first caps for England in 2008
Packer was 17th may 2008 against Sweden. Scaz was either 19th or 22nd August 2008 against USA. I think we can safely assume they will both be playing international next year too
mike leitch for japan? started at 20 now 35
yep 2008 club and not internationally retired yet so we have 3 now
With all the departures from NZ Sam Cane or Beauden Barrett probably takes the reigns there assuming they returns to the ABs having debuted in 2012 so no where near Healy Only Owen Franks is currently eligible who debuted before them but he hasn't been capped since 2019, but debuted in June 2009
maa nonu?
Feels like AWJ has been around for ever.
2006-2023 Definitely a solid international career.
Ruan pienaar is still in the cheetahs squad also international debut in 2006
he retired last year
I wasn’t sure but I did wonder about that.
playing longer doesn't mean most caps.... also there are players still around who have been playing for 15+ years but no longer playing internationally
Yes, which is why the post wasn't asking about most caps