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Beauden Barrett ticked off another milestone last weekend when he became only the second player in New Zealand history to score 100 tries, 100 conversions and 100 penalties in first-class games.
Beauden Barrett ticked off another milestone last weekend when he became only the second player in New Zealand history to score 100 tries, 100 conversions and 100 penalties in first-class games.
Barrett scored 11 points in the Blues' 36-17 victory over Moana Pasifika to join only Carlos Spencer in the triple-hundred accolade.
It feels like the 33-year-old versatile fly-half/full-back has been around forever, but it was at the Hurricanes where the maverick playmaker broke through in 2011.
Barrett has been a joy to watch ever since.
He has arguably the best running style the game has ever seen, allowing him to sprint through gaps others wouldn't think are possible.
His silky hands and telepathic chemistry with teammates mean the All Blacks centurion possesses a compelling highlight reel. Who could forget his audacious offload out the back to set up Nehe Milner-Skudder versus South Africa or his ridiculous pass against Argentina to set up Luke Jacobson?
Barrett is a player who rises to the biggest of occasions. His wonderful effort to seal the 2015 World Cup final is an all-time classic moment in the sport's showpiece event.
Intercept king
On his 100th cap, Barrett was player of the match against Wales with a stunning two-try performance.
He's a player who loves nothing more than reading attacks, stealing possession to go the length of the field in a flash. Oppositions stand bemused, wondering how they'd just conceded a score under the sticks when they were just moments prior looking to score themselves.
A two-time Super Rugby winner, his eye for the try line rivals any and his impressive strike rate of 45 tries in 134 Tests shows what a potent player he is on the big stage.
Achilles heel makes this achievement even more impressive
What Barrett can't be deemed as is a deadeye goal kicker in the ilk of Handre Pollard or Owen Farrell. His misses in the 2017 Lions Series ultimately cost the All Blacks the win and he has often endured his brother Jordie or Richie Mo'unga taking on the place kicking duties instead.
Beauden does strike a ball beautifully but isn't always reliable off the tee. Even at the Blues, he hasn't always been the first-choice kicker, which makes his record even more remarkable and illustrates his consistency and longevity at the highest level.
Let’s not forget his watertight defence
However, it's not just his attack that amazes fans. Barrett's blistering pace to get back and save almost certain tries has repeatedly got his side out of jail. What an all round player!