Penaud becomes the new record holder for France with 39 tries.

• Damien Penaud has become the new record holder for France with 39 tries.
• Sergio Blanco is now in second place with 38 tries.
• The match took place on November 8, 2025, against South Africa.

Damien Penaud has set a new record for the French national rugby team, surpassing Sergio Blanco in the number of tries. In the match against South Africa on November 8, 2025, Penaud scored his 39th try, realizing a smart kick from fullback Thomas Ramos.

Penaud, who is 29 years old, achieved this in 57 matches, surpassing Blanco, who stopped at the mark of 38 tries in 93 matches. This happened for the first time after South Africa defeated France in the World Cup, winning with a score of 29-28 in the quarterfinals in 2023.

Now, in the list of the top scorers for the French national team, Penaud occupies the first position, leaving Blanco in second:

• 1. D. Penaud - 39 tries
• 2. S. Blanco - 38 tries
• 3. V. Clerc - 34 tries
• 4. P. Saint-André - 32 tries
• 5. P. Sellal - 31 tries

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