It seems that records are made to be broken. That's good, the XV of France has the opportunity to bring down a few this season, which begins with the autumn tour with the reception of Japan this Saturday, November 9 (9:10 p.m.), before that of the All Blacks a week later, then that of Argentina (November 22). Here are the next records to break.
Close to the record for consecutive successes against the Blacks
If it beats New Zealand on November 16, the France team can equal its record series of three victories in a row against the All Blacks, after those in 2021, already during the autumn tour, and at the opening of the 2023 World Cup. Between 1994 and 1995, the Blues had already achieved the feat of winning three times in a row (including two away) against the All Blacks.
Test record for Damian Penaud?
The record likely to be broken the fastest is that of the number of attempts, held by Serge Blanco since 1991. Damian Penaud has been chasing it for a while. The one who scored 36 tries in 53 selections under the blue tunic is only two points away from matching it. He could even beat him against Japan in the opening of the autumn tour, if he scores a hat-trick.
Thomas Ramos, 100 points away from becoming the top scorer
Best scorer in the history of Stade Toulousain – he became one during the Top 14 final against Union Bordeaux-Bègles last June – Thomas Ramos is not satisfied. Another record awaits him: that of the number of points in the French team, held by Frédéric Michalak with 436 units. Thomas Ramos is at 337 and will have to score 100 points during the next season to overtake the former opener of the XV of France. Not infeasible, when we know that Ramos has scored an average of 15 points in his last eight matches with the Blues.
Gaël Fickou, soon to be a record holder for selections in the Tournament
With 90 selections for the French team, Gaël Fickou is still far from the record held by Fabien Pelous (118), but he is very close to beating that of the number of selections under the blue jersey in the 6 Nations tournament. He is one cape behind Philippe Sella (50) and has a very good chance, barring injury, of being called up by Fabien Galthié next February.
READ ALSO. France, Ireland, All Blacks… The 5 challenges of the autumn tour
Four in a row against England in the 6 Nations?
In the event of victory at Twickenham on February 8, 2025, the France team can establish an unprecedented series of four consecutive victories against England in the 6 Nations tournament. If the XV of France already achieved such a performance between 1975 and 1978, it was at the time in the 5 Nations tournament. Since the introduction of Italy, the Blues have stopped at three victories, between 2004 and 2006.
Related News :