Samuel Whitelock is the most capped player in the history of the All Blacks (153 caps) The emblematic second row will retire at the end of the season, which he is playing with Pau. “Almost 16 years ago, I played my first professional match.

The start of an incredible sporting adventure. With the Crusaders, I discovered the demand for a very high level. The All Blacks taught me to always try to be better in both victory and defeat and finally in Pau I discovered a very tough championship with the Top 14. I have made the decision to end my career next June. I am lucky to be able to decide to endMy career and I want it to end on a good note,” commented the player.