“We feel the excitement rising and we can’t wait to return to the Stade de France” – Liberation

The 27-year-old Toulouse rear, who became the top French scorer on Saturday in an edition of the Six Nations Tournament, looks back on this successful 2023 vintage for him, as for the Blues.

Author of 16 points against Wales on Saturday afternoon, the Toulousain Thomas Ramos became the French player who scored the most points in a complete edition of the tournament, with a total of 84. Excellent in his kicking game as in In other areas, he seems to have won the favor of the staff, who now seem to have full confidence in him at full-back. Hot in the bays of the Stade de France, he returned to the tricolor course in general, and his in particular.

The game of the day. “We wanted to finish well. With more than 40 points scored and the offensive bonus [synonyme d’au moins quatre essais inscrits, ndlr], I think we can talk about a serious match, despite these two tries conceded at the end of the match which could have played tricks on us in the event that the goal average should have decided between us and Ireland.

The personal record. “I had been told about this prospect during the week and of course it is a pleasure. But let’s not forget that passing penalties means that the opponent has been sanctioned, and passing conversions means that we have scored tries. However, regarding this last aspect, note that Damian’s stats [Penaud] become maddening [auteur d’un doublé samedi, l’ailier de 26 ans en est à 26 essais en bleu, ce qui le situe au cinquième rang de l’histoire du rugby hexagonal].»

The following. “We are starting to feel the excitement rising among all rugby fans and can’t wait to return to the Stade de France. Before, there is a season to finish in club. But it would be lying to say that the World Cup, which will happen quickly, is not already in the back of your mind. Personally, I am very happy with the tournament, and even the previous matches, during the November tour. There was an opportunity to be seized. I’ve always believed in myself and I think I did.”