By the editorial staff
Published yesterday at 11:10 p.m., Updated now
Damian Penaud. PETER CZIBORRA / REUTERS
13 tries in a one-sided match, the Blues broke their World Cup points record.
The French team’s World Cup record dates back to 2007, when the Blues beat Namibia (87-10). Thursday in Marseille, for their third match in the World Cup, the France team, frustrated and disappointing against Uruguay (27-12) wanted play, rhythm, control.
Victorious 96-0, scoring 14 tries (including 3 for Penaud) she fulfilled her mission perfectly and delighted the Vélodrome stadium. But the injury to Antoine Dupont, hit in the head and released in the 46th minute, cast a shadow over the Blue’s performance. Best of.
Damian Penaud ideally launched the Blues from the 6th minute. His 31st try for the French team.
On a silky, inspired and altruistic pass, Louis Bielle-Biarrey served Jonathan Danty (9′). A phase of play symbolic of the confidence of the young winger and the return to strength of the solid center.
Just before half-time (38′), Antoine Dupont had time to score a try.
In the process, the captain of the XV of France found Louis Bielle-Biarrey on a perfectly adjusted left kick (40′). Masterful.
In the 68′, Charles Ollivon added to the score. Antepenultimate attempt of the crazy blue series…
