We've been waiting since 2016 for a player to kick a penalty goal, drop goal, conversion, and score a try in one fixture, which indicates just how challenging a feat this is. Here are the players who have done it in the Guinness Men's Six Nations:
Jonny Wilkinson, 2002 & 2007
Jonny Wilkinson, a name etched in rugby history, showcased his exceptional skills during several Championships, not least on March 23rd 2002, and again on February 3rd 2007. In the 2002 encounter against Wales at Twickenham, Wilkinson's performance was a masterclass in precision and control. He started by creating and then converting centre Will Greenwood's try, while his penalty kicks were flawless, each one dissecting the uprights with clinical accuracy. Wilkinson's drop goal, a skill for which he was world-renowned, was executed with his trademark composure under pressure. His haul that day took his international points tally to over 500 points, although it was ultimately Greenwood who was named Man of the Match.
Fast forward to 2007, and Wilkinson once again demonstrated his scoring prowess, this time at home to Scotland. Making up for lost time after returning from injury, he scored a try early in the match. His reliable boot added several penalties, keeping the scoreboard ticking for England. A trademark drop goal added to his collection, rounding off another complete performance that solidified his legacy as one of the game's greats.
Neil Jenkins, 2001
Neil Jenkins’ performance on March 17th 2001 at the Stade de France remains one of the standout individual displays in Championship history. He was instrumental in Wales' stunning victory over France, utilising every facet of his skill set to score in all four possible ways. He began by slotting home penalties with ease, each kick seemingly guided by a laser.
Jenkins then showed his creative side, setting up and converting a try that showcased his vision. A deftly executed drop goal followed, demonstrating his danger from anywhere on the pitch. Finally, Jenkins - now, unsurprisingly, Wales' kicking coach - added to his tally with a crucial try with time almost up, capping off a memorable performance that saw Wales come from behind to claim a famous victory.
James Hook, 2007
On March 17th 2007, at the then Millennium Stadium, James Hook delivered a virtuoso performance that firmly established him as one of Wales' most versatile and dynamic players. Desperate to avoid a whitewash, and facing none other than England in a fiercely contested match, Hook was at the heart of everything Wales did well. He kicked off his scoring spree with an exhilarating second-minute charge-down try. After converting his own try, his penalty kicks kept the pressure on England, while a perfectly-executed drop goal added another dimension to his game. His all-around performance was pivotal in Wales' victory, and a long-range penalty with minutes left on the clock put the game out of reach for the visitors. with Hook proving himself to be a true playmaker who could dictate the flow of the game.
Carlo Canna, 2016
Carlo Canna’s performance on February 6th 2016 against France in Paris was a shining example of Italian rugby's potential. In a see-saw match where Italy came close to an upset, Canna - who now turns out for Italy's law enforcement - was the standout performer. He began with a well-taken drop goal in the opening stages, but had to wait until the start of the second half to add a penalty, before darting through the French defence for an opportunist try just two minutes later, which he then converted. Despite Italy’s narrow loss, Canna’s showing ("brilliant", according to commentator Jonathan Davies) was a testament to his skill and nerve, illustrating why he won 53 caps across an eight-year Test career.
