Friday evening against Italy (60-7), Damian Penaud scored tries number 34 and 35 of his career in blue, overtaking Vincent Clerc (34). He is only three points away from the French team record, still held by Serge Blanco (38, between 1980 and 1991), and the latter hopes that his historic mark will fall during this Coupe du world.
“Records are made to be broken and I think mine will be broken by Damian, the legendary former fullback told Reuters. He has an excellent vision of the game, he is always well placed. He can score from everywhere, sometimes he is in the full-back position, sometimes on the other wing. »
The Blues will face South Africa in the quarter-finals, Sunday October 15 at 9 p.m. at the Stade de France. “I wish him to beat my record, but not in the quarter-finals, Blanco says. I hope it will be in the final, to give us our first World Cup and capsize the hearts of the French. »