France wing Bielle-Biarrey sets new Six Nations try-scoring record
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey broke his own Six Nations try-scoring record with a stunning four-try performance to help Les Bleus secure back-to-back titles with a 48-46 victory over England in Paris on Saturday.
Antoine Dupont is widely regarded as rugby’s greatest current player, but a new attacking star is stealing the limelight in the French capital.
The 22-year-old speedster has emerged as an unstoppable force, taking his tournament tally to nine tries and surpassing the previous landmark of eight he set last season.
Chasing O’Driscoll’s all-time record
The Bordeaux Begles star has now crossed the whitewash in 10 consecutive Six Nations matches.
It is an unprecedented scoring streak that he will look to extend in next year’s competition.
Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll holds the championship’s all-time record with a historic 26 tries.
However, the phenomenal French flyer is already just eight scores behind that landmark despite having played only 14 games in the competition.
‘The Erling Haaland of the rugby world’
During the epic weekend finale, the dynamic back demonstrated incredible footballing ability to chip the ball past Jack van Poortvliet for his crucial fourth try.
“He is running at over 10 metres per second – the fastest player in the Six Nations – and he has the deftest of touches. Dennis Bergkamp would be thrilled with that,” former England wing Ugo Monye told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.
“He is the Erling Haaland of the rugby world. Give him the ball and he will finish.”
More than just a lethal finisher
In terms of pure numbers, the prolific wide man scored 33 times for club and country last season.
That impressive return was just one shy of Manchester City striker Haaland’s total during the same period.
This season, the young talent has already registered 27 tries across all competitions and is aiming to better his previous campaign.
While some elite finishers are criticised for a lack of all-round contribution, the 22-year-old offers substantial value in defence.
“His defence is very good, and he is so busy,” Monye added.
