He played 49 Tests between 1987 and 1995, as part of a front row that included Sean Fitzpatrick. His test record consisted of 37 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses. In addition, he played 29 non-test matches for the All Blacks, 3 as captain.
[edit]Anecdotes
Peter Fitzsimmons tells an amusing anecdote about Loe being 'sorted out' by a player in an Australian State side shortly after Loe broke Paul Carozza's nose after he had scored a try. Loe was immediately 'king-hit' and sought a rest by lying on the ground purportedly injured. After what apparently seemed like a lengthy delay, during which the offending player, Tomasi Tamanivalu, was pleading for an early shower, the first words Loe spoke were directed to the referee, "Don't send him off!".
In another story, a New Zealand man who had been faxing letters to the All Blacks hotel criticizing the team and in particular Loe after a loss got the shock of his life when his phone rang and there was Loe on the other end of the time. "You got a problem", he said. "No, no problem!", replied the man![citation needed]
Throughout his career he received numerous bans for striking, eye gouging and other foul play.
