2023-09-21 22:18:11
Never in its history has the XV of France knocked out an opponent so much in the first 40 minutes. By scoring 54 points, for zero conceded to the Namibians, the XV of France established a new record, which should be followed by another at the end of the match, that of the biggest victory for the French at the World Cup.
During France’s most resounding victory, already against Namibia in 2007 (87-10), the Blues had scored “only” six tries, leading 40-3 at the break. This time, eight tries were scored by Antoine Dupont, Damian Penaud (twice), Jonathan Danty (twice), Charles Ollivon, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thibaud Flament.
54 – 54 points is @FranceRugby‘s biggest halftime lead in a men’s Test match, while it’s the 3rd biggest halftime lead by any team in a men’s @rugbyworldcup match after New Zealand in 1995 (84-3 v ???????? ) and Australia in 2003 (69-0 v ????????). Barrage.#FRAvNAM #RWC2023
— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) September 21, 2023
At the international level, this half-time score is the third highest in World Cup history. The record remains in the possession of New Zealand, which led 84-3 against Japan in 1995 (145-12 at the end of the match). Australia are second on the podium, with 69-0 in their record victory against Namibia in 2003 (142-0). Will France beat this record at the end of the match? To do this, it will be necessary to register another 13 attempts, all transformed.
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