World Cup: The French XV towards another historic victory?

This Thursday, the XV of France will play its third match of the World Cup by facing Namibia (9 p.m.) at the Vélodrome. A very disadvantageous meeting on paper, especially since The Welwitschias represent an opponent appreciated by the French. In 2007, the French XV had its victory with the largest score difference in its history in the World Cup against the Namibians. A look back at the greatest successes of the Blues during a world championship is essential.

1) France-Namibia: 87-10 (2007)

After falling against theArgentine for his inaugural match of this 2007 World Cup (12-17), the XV of France inflicts humiliation on the Namibia au Toulouse Stadium. Final score: 87-10 for a difference of 77 points! A meeting truly dominated by the partners of Sébastien Chabalauthor of a double in this match, just like Vincent Clercor Julien Bonnaire.

2) France-Zimbabwe : 70-12 (1987)

For the first edition of the Rugby World Cup in 1987, the XV of France will shine, particularly during the last match of the group stages against Zimbabwe. at theEden Park d’Auckland (where the France will be defeated by All Blacks in the final that year), The french team wins 70 to 12 against the Sands. A meeting marked by a record that still stands to this day: that of the greatest number of points scored by a French player in a World Cup match with the 30 points of Didier Camberabero.

3) France-Georgia: 64-7 (2007)

Once again, the XV of France walks against the small nations during the group stages of the 2007 World Cup. Two weeks after the success against the Namibiathe Blues correct the Georgia au Marseille Velodrome 64 to 7. Author of a double, the late Cristophe Dominici had shone, just like their crushing partners in the first period (30-0 at half-time), for a total difference of 57 points.

4) France-Romania: 55-12 (1987)

Also in 1987, the France gets noticed. Before the meeting against the Zimbabwethe XV of France is afraid of the Romania has Wellington. After an inaugural draw againstScotland, the French stumbled in the first period against the Romanians. But revolted in the second period, the men of Jacques Fouroux take off in the face of Oak trees stunned. Final score: 55-12, for a gap of 43 points in favor of the Blues.