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Damian Penaud Becomes France's All-Time Leading Try Scorer

11/8/2025

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Damian Penaud, France winger, became France's all-time leading try scorer on November 8, 2025, during an Autumn series test against South Africa.
He scored his 39th try, surpassing former France fullback Serge Blanco, who had 38 tries from 1980 to 1991.
Penaud achieved the milestone in his 57th international test match.

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Damian Penaud, France winger, became France's all-time leading try scorer on November 8, 2025, during an Autumn series test against South Africa.
He scored his 39th try, surpassing former France fullback Serge Blanco, who had 38 tries from 1980 to 1991.
Penaud achieved the milestone in his 57th international test match.