France’s 42-27 win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday propelled them into the lead in the Six Nations title chase.
But their free-scoring form has not only got the trophy engraver sharpening his tools, it is forcing a rewriting of historic records.
Wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s scorching form has delivered seven tries in four matches – already a record for a Frenchman in a Six Nations campaign.
With a match to go in this year’s tournament, he is already level with Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale’s record for tries in a single edition of the competition.
If he crosses again against Scotland in Paris on Saturday, the 21-year-old will turn his sights to the all-time record in the tournament.
England’s Cyril Lowe and Scotland’s Ian Smith scored eight tries in the 1914 and 1925 championships respectively.
If he draws level with Lowe and Smith, Bielle-Biarrey will also match compatriot Philippe Bernat-Salles’ unique achievement from the 2001 tournament of scoring in every match.
