Since the dawn of the professional era in 1996, the cream of the Southern Hemisphere's rugby crop has battled it out for Super Rugby supremacy.

While forwards in the 15-man game will always be asked to get down and dirty to secure the ball at the coalface, it is the speedsters at the back that get all the glory, crossing the chalk time after time after time.

But with so many superstars having plied their trade within the competition's nearly decade span, which wing, centre or fullback lays hold to the crown?

From 1996 to now, which player has scored the most Super Rugby tries?

Julian Savea - Hurricanes/Moana Pasifika - 2011-present - 61 tries

Israel Folau - NSW Waratahs - 2013-2019 - 60 tries

Doug Howlett - Highlanders/Hurricanes/Blues - 1997-2007 - 59 tries

TJ Perenara - Hurricanes - 2012-present - 58 tries*

Caleb Ralph - Chiefs/Blues/Crusaders/Reds - 1997-2011 - 58 tries

Joe Roff - Brumbies - 1996-2004 - 57 tries

Ma'a Nonu - Hurricanes/Blues/Highlanders - 2003-2013 - 56 tries

Christian Cullen - Hurricanes - 1996-2003 - 56 tries

Bryan Habana - Bulls/Stormers - 2005-2013 - 56 tries

Stirling Mortlock - Brumbies/Rebels - 1998-2012 - 56 tries

*Tallies correct as of March 9, 2024