AT A GLANCE

5 things you might not know about Will Jordan

He got the scar on his face courtesy of a stray boot (and 14 stitches) from Hoskins Sotutu in a Super match this year.

He’s a handy cricketer, having represented Canterbury at agegrade level.

He’s distantly related to the Whitelock family, via the Dalzells in Christchurch.

His 5 tries against Tonga were one shy of the All Blacks record.

Christchurch born-and-bred, he headed north to play for Tasman (in 2017) because he couldn’t get a spot in the Canterbury squad – turning down an offer from Waikato because he wanted to play under Leon MacDonald.

Will Jordan, right, was due for his 11th test appearance of the year at Stade de France this morning. Below, France’s No 8 Gregory Alldritt kicks the ball during the team’s training run yesterday.